Fred E Harlow House Museum

Harlow House was built in 1900 on the Harlow farm by Fred E Harlow, son of the late Captain John Harlow, Troutdale’s founder.

Two of the captain's sons, Fred and his brother, Lou, ran the family businesses in Troutdale including the local bank. Fred lived in the home until 1915. It was later occupied by his brother, Lou and wife, Laura Bullock Harlow, and their three sons. Both Lou and Laura Harlow served as mayors of Troutdale. Lee and Mabel Evans, she a piano teacher, moved into the home in the1940s. The Troutdale Historical Society purchased it in 1979.

The knoll on which the house stands kept it above 1948 flood waters. The contents of the house include items from both Harlow families as well as artifacts donated by residents of the area. The Harlow House is on the National Register of Historic Places. 

National Registry of Historic Places

Historic Name: Fred E Harlow House

Other Name: Harlow-Evans House

Year Nominated: 1984

House Occupants

Fred E and Minnie Harlow - Businessman

Lou and Laura Harlow - 2nd Troutdale Mayor (Lou), 7th Troutdale Mayor and 2nd Woman Mayer in Troutdale (Laura)

Lee and Mabel Evans - Piano Teacher (Mabel)

National Register of Historic Places. Accessed March 3rd 2021. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.htm.