Tigard Female City Councilors (Through 2007) Female City Councilors Year of Service
Paisley, Carolyn J. 1/1/71-12/31/72
Stimler,Nancie 11/13/78-12/31/82
Scott,Ima 1/3/83-1/15/86
Johnson,Valerie 4/1/86-12/31/92
Eadon,Carolyn 4/14/86-9/30/91
Fes sler,Judy 4/14/92-6/7/94
Conover Hawley,Wendi 1/1/93-12/31/95
Patton,Joyce 1/1/99-8/27/02
Harding,Sally 11/1/05-4/24/07
Webb,Sydney
Gretchen Buehner
DESIGNATED HISTORICAL SITES AND National Historic Register IN CITY OF TIGARD
Property/Address Designated
Durham Elementary School,8040 SW Durham St. 1984
Built in 1920,the school is significant in its association with early Oregon pioneer and businessman Albert Durham.
Ye-Olde Windmill, 121st St.and Katherine St. 1984
Built in 1909 by Edward Christensen,the water tower stands as a visible testimonial to the surrounding land's original agricultural
use and to the Wood-Christensen families who lived and farmed there.
Charles F.Tigard House, 11180 SW Fonner St 1984
Constructed in 1902,this is the second house occupied by Charles T.Tigard,the second son of Tigard's namesake. Charles
established the area's first general store and was involved in other commercial activities.
Tigard Farmhouse and Windmill, 10525 SW Tigard St. 1986
Built in 1900's,the house is significant due to its association with the Cowgill family. Hal Cowgill,who purchased the property in
1936,was a long-time employee of Pacific Power and Light. The residence is one of the few bungalow farmhouses with a water
tower still intact.
Joy Theater,11959 SW Pacific Hwy. 1986
Constructed in 1939,the theater building is significant as an example of the Art Deco/Moderne Style. Substantial exterior
alteration,approved by the City,occurred in 1992. The basic massing and style of the building was preserved and enhanced by the
alterations.
Tigard Grange#148, 13770 SW Pacific Hwy. 1986
In continuous use since 1925,the building is an important landmark because it is representative of the efforts of early grange
members,including Wilson Tigard.
Seven Gables Upshaw House 9890 SW Peppertree Lane 1986
The residence is significant in its association with the Upshaw family since 1909,when the Rev.William Loomis Upshaw retired to
the house after serving as the minister of a north Portland church and became involved with the production and marketing of
apples.
Gaarde House,11333 Gaarde Rd. 1991
The house was built in 1922 by Hans Gaarde,the son of John Gaarde,who established a blacksmith shop in 1893 across the road
from Charles Tigard's store. The house is one of the few remaining examples of the bungalow style with Craftsman detail. Its
significance rests primarily on its association as a landmark of the Gaarde family's early presence in Tigard.
John F.Tigard House,10310 SW Canterbury Ln 1984 National Historic Register
Built in 1880,the house is one of three Tigard sites listed on the National Historic Register. John Tigard was the eldest son of Wilson
Tigard,the founding father of Tigardville. John operated a coach route from Tigardville to Portland. The house is significant in its