History & Historical Areas
Bybee-Howell House
The popular and familiar Bybee-Howell House, located at 13901 NW Howell Park Road, is a highly crafted and rare example of the Classical Revival style from the mid-19th Century. The handsome two-story frame residence was built for James Bybee, who later became one of Multnomah County’s first Commissioners. Bybee sold the house in 1858 to Dr. Benjamin Howell and his wife, Elizabeth. The house remained in the Howell family until 1961.
The façade of the structure is formally arranged, with symmetrically placed chimneys, double-hung sash windows with six-over-six lights, and fully pedimented gable ends. The house, located on Howell Recreation Park, is unfortunately not open for tours at this time.
The park is managed by Portland Metro and welcomes visitors from sunrise to sunset. Read more about things to do and see on Metro site.
Natural Areas
Howell Territorial Park
Nestled among farms on Sauvie Island, Howell Territorial Park is a great place for picnickers, bird watchers and history buffs. Located at 13901 NW Howell Park Road.
The region's natural and cultural history come together in one serene setting at this 120-acre park. Bring a picnic and a pair of binoculars to watch for birds that flock to the park’s wetlands. Learn about Sauvie Island and the families who shaped it, and relax in the shade of an authentically restored 1850s farmhouse.
The park is managed by Portland Metro and welcomes visitors from sunrise to sunset. Read more about things to do and see on Metro site.
Bybee-Howell House
Howell Orchard