Flavel House Museum
About This Museum
Believe it or not, this grand Victorian home was once slated for demolition to make room for a gas station. Saved by the community, the Flavel House now stands as Astoria's crowning jewel, a perfectly preserved portal to the 1880s. You don't just tour this place; you step directly into the lavish world of Captain George Flavel, a Columbia River bar pilot who made his fortune guiding ships across the treacherous Columbia Bar. The rooms feel lived-in, filled with original family pieces and natural light from towering windows.
Collection Highlights
Keep an eye out for the exquisite Eastlake-style furniture in the parlor and the massive, beautifully restored kitchen stove. Upstairs, the family's personal artifacts, from delicate porcelain to old photographs, make their story feel immediate and real.
Visitor Information
Don't miss puttering around the lovely formal garden out back—it's a quiet escape. You'll find it right on Exchange Street; parking can be a bit tight, but it's worth the hunt.
Architecture & Building
It's a textbook Queen Anne Victorian, complete with a dramatic turret, wraparound porch, and an intricate mix of fish-scale shingles and decorative trim.
Contact & Location
Address: 714, Exchange Street, Downtown, Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon, 97103, United States
Phone: +1 503-325-2203
Website: Visit Website
