Ermatinger House
- Historic house museum
- Regional draw
- Oregon City
Ermatinger House in Oregon City preserves an early residence linked with the Hudson’s Bay Company and Oregon’s formative political period.

Its modest scale offers a close view of domestic life and the people connected with the town’s development.
Check the city’s current tour and event calendar before arriving. Building interiors and educational activities follow specific public-opening arrangements rather than unrestricted daily access. The photograph shows the house exterior. Groups and school visits should coordinate directly, and visitors with mobility needs should ask about the historic layout. Respect closed rooms and preserved furnishings during any guided visit.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Ian Poellet / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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