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Although Washougal has became a popular resting point for travelers along the Columbia River, many settled in the area in the mid-to-late 1800s. The following is a list of some of the more interesting buildings in historic Washougal, many of which still stand, although a few have been restored.
Pendleton Woolen Mills, 17th and A: Since 1912 the mill has been a standing institution in Washougal. Making the blankets so prized by Native Americans at the time and consistently viewed as a "standard of value for trading and credit."
Downtown Washougal, 17th and B: This site once held the Columbia Park and in 1880, the Columbia Park Hotel and Saloon was built.
Columbia School, 24th and B: The old Washougal High School was built in 1926 and is now the home of the New Horizon Church.
Hosford House, 2441 B: Captain Hosford, the owner of two river steamers that frequented the Columbia River, built this house in 1907. The first of the vessels ran supplies and paper from the Camas mill to Portland while the second steamer carried passengers.
Sea Captains' Homes, 24th and B: Just east of Columbia School are several homes built in the early 1900s, once owned by sea captains who raised their families here. In the '50s, the Washougal dike was built, eliminating the views of the Columbia River. The home located at 2511 B is on the National Historic Register and locally renowned for its beautiful gardens.
Braun House, 34th and A: The original farmhouse on a large filbert orchard was built by Fritz Braun, Jr., whose family started the first hotel, the Columbia Park.
Coach House, 811 39th: Recently restored by its present owners, the Coach House provided an overnight stop with lodging and food for stagecoach lines. The original water tower -- the largest of five water towers left in the area -- is being restored and will be transformed into a guest house.
