The midcentury house, built in 1950 for William W. Wessinger, sits on a hill in the West Hills of Portland. Wessinger was the great-grandson of Henry Weinhard, who established Portland’s first brewery in the 1850s. Influenced by friend Aubrey Watzek, Wessinger hired architect Walter Gordon, who had a prominent local practice. The house, completed for $48,000, features characteristics of the Pacific Northwest Modern style, including wood finishes and a design reminiscent of Northwest barns. The living room retains its original features and offers expansive views, accompanying a covered exterior patio.
Sitting on the crest of a hill, just off NW Hilltop Drive in the West Hills, this pristine midcentury is linked to a trio of Portland legacies.
In 1948, Wessinger was purportedly influenced by his friend Aubrey Watzek and Watzek's famous house designed by John Yeon, and wanted one of his own.
By 1950, the original house was completed for $48,000, praised for its shape influenced by Northwest barns and extensive use of interior wood.
The living room remains largely intact, featuring original wood walls, built-in cabinetry, and expansive views from the 40-foot-long wing.
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