Anderson Homestead
The Lewis Anderson House, Barn and Granary is a historic ensemble of buildings, currently located in The Dalles, Oregon, United States. 1890 is when its story starts. Worth the trip, Maryhill Museum of Art is 17 mi off.
A museum inside The Dalles
You can stay in The Dalles
Anderson Homestead is inside The Dalles, which has 18 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 70 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1890
Anderson Homestead dates from 1890. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–80°. When to go ↓
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Anderson Homestead
The Lewis Anderson House, Barn and Granary is a historic ensemble of buildings, currently located in The Dalles, Oregon, United States. This well-preserved set of 1890s Swedish American vernacular architecture was originally located on a farm on Pleasant Ridge, south of The Dalles. Lewis Anderson was a Swedish immigrant who, after establishing himself on Pleasant Ridge, worked semi-successfully to encourage further Swedish settlement in the area of The Dalles. The sidehill barn, with grade entrances on two levels, was the first erected of the ensemble, in 1890. The house was built by Anderson and fellow Swedish immigrant Ab Pearson in 1895. Anderson purchased and relocated the granary from a neighboring farm in 1898, in the process repurposing it from its previous function as a house.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1890
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1980)
A base for Anderson Homestead
Lodging nearby is in The Dalles (18) and Hood River (28).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Anderson Homestead | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles | in town | — | 18 8 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 15,745 | $361K | C− |
| Hood River | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 28 15 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 8,315 | $684K | C |
| Lyle | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 218 | $410K | — |
| Dallesport | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,603 | $378K | — |
| Dufur | 10 mi south | 15 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 638 | $358K | — |
| White Salmon | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,655 | $615K | — |
| Mosier | 12 mi northwest | 15 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 472 | $334K | — |
| Bingen | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 952 | $443K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Anderson Homestead
Pair a visit with these, within 65 miles.
Big draw63 mi MountainMount St. Helens
Big draw129 mi MountainMount Hood
44 mi WaterfallMultnomah Falls
44 mi MountainMount Adams
230 mi Canyon & gorgeColumbia River Gorge
36 mi DamBonneville Dam
65 mi LakeSpirit Lake
317 mi MuseumMaryhill Museum of ArtPhoto credits
Mount St. Helens: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain · Mount Hood: Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory., Public domain · Multnomah Falls: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Mount Adams: USGS Photo by R. Iverson, USGS/CVO, Public domain · Columbia River Gorge: Hux, Public domain · Bonneville Dam: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain · Spirit Lake: Matt Logan, Public domain · Maryhill Museum of Art: Cacophony, CC BY 3.0
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Quick answers on Anderson Homestead
Is Anderson Homestead in The Dalles?
Yes. It’s inside The Dalles, OR.
When is the best time to visit Anderson Homestead?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–80°.
How far is Anderson Homestead from Portland?
About 70 miles west of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Anderson Homestead?
Portland (PDX), about 68 miles away.
Where should I stay near Anderson Homestead?
The Dalles (in town, 18 places to stay), Hood River (18 mi, 28 places to stay) and White Salmon (17 mi, 4 places to stay).
Advice from The Dalles
Start the conversation in The Dalles’s Town Square.
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