The Edward Schulmerich House is a two-story private residence on East Main Street in downtown

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. Completed in 1915, the American Craftsman Bungalow style structure was constructed for

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and added to the

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in 1991. The building retains much of the original materials used in finishing the interior, including the linoleum in the kitchen and built-in cabinets of this

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History

Edward Schulmerich was born in 1863 and moved to Oregon with his family in 1869.Carey, Charles Henry
''History of Oregon''.
Pioneer Historical Publishing Company, 1922. Vol. 3. p. 153. In 1906, he helped to found the Hillsboro Commercial Bank and later became the president of the bank. Schulmerich built a new two-story bank building in 1911 at Second and Main streets. The later merchant and member of the

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, had a new residence built in 1915 on Main Street at Sixth Avenue on the large corner property.Mullen, Ruth. "Winging it". ''

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'', April 28, 2005, Homes and Gardens of the Pacific Northwest. p. 18. He had traveled to

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, that year and discovered the arts and crafts style bungalows built there and returned with plans for a house in that style. Schulmerich died in 1937, and in 1967 Joan Krahmer purchased the house from a Mr. Mays.Mandel, Michelle. "Life on Main Street". ''

'', July 15, 2004, West Zoner. p. 1. On February 28, 1991, the structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2003, the residence was featured in the magazine ''American Bungalow''. As of 2005, Krahmer, a columnist for ''

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'' and former teacher at Hillsboro High School, still owned the property that retained original elements that included the linoleum and cabinets in the kitchen, bookcases on the second floor, many lighting fixtures, and sugar and flour bins."Schulmerich House". ''

'', September 26, 1996, West Zoner, p. 1.

Details

Designed in the

style of residence, the design is meant to resemble an airplane with its smaller second story that provides a 360 degree view much like a

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. Other features that mimic aircraft are overhanging eaves and a low angle roof that combined resemble the wings of an airplane. The design exhibits the excitement generated by the early years of airplanes. Inside, the building has an open floor plan and comprises 4,000 square-feet. Prominently featured is a large, arched brick fireplace with a mantle of green tiles. Also inside are oak paneling in the dining room, a built-in ironing station, lead glass windows, boxed beams, a cooling closet, built-in bookcases, a lift from the basement for firewood, and wainscoting. The built in cabinets and flooring were made from quartersawn oak. These cabinets include doors with leaded glass.Pate, Karen. In Your Backyard Briefly: "Schulmerich house opens so all can see its grand old interior". ''

'', July 3, 1997, West Zoner, p. 1. Two bedrooms are located on the second floor, designed for ventilation during the warmer months and lined with a total of 34 windows. On the outside of the home is a wraparound porch protected by the roof which includes overlapping gabled dormers. There are large, L-shaped brick piers on the porch which, along with the chimneys, was built using

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. These cast-off bricks were also used to build the large brick foundation. Landscaping features purple wisteria that hangs on the porch. Wood and

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make up the siding on the exterior.

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External links

Nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.comPhotograph of door from the interior
{{DEFAULTSORT:Schulmerich, Edward House National Register of Historic Places in Washington County, Oregon Houses completed in 1915 Bungalow architecture in Oregon Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Oregon 1915 establishments in Oregon Houses in Hillsboro, Oregon

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