PO Box 263/ 1925 First Street, Columbia City, Oregon 97018

Here at 1925 First St, Columbia City, Oregon is 

where past, present, and future all meet.

*The history of the strength of Oregon comes alive in Dr. Caples home and settlement buildings.

*Walk the gardens, visit the Toy Museum, sit for a Friday Tea. *Breathe in the Majesty of the Gardens and the Columbia River.

*Use The Knapp Center to start your future with a 'wedding or as a background for your business conference.

For young Charles Caples, the adventure started in Ohio. He traveled with his father along the Oregon Trail and settled in a Native American Fishing Village 1844. 

A journey to and from the California Gold Rush gave him an education.

Charles Caples became the first doctor in this area of Oregon.

We have his house with the original furniture and goods.

Visit us and be a part of the past.

This Year Caples House has won 3 Awards! 

Click on the Award to  see its description...

The 2021 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award

The 2021 Restore Oregon/DeMuro Award

Third Place NSDAR Historic Preservation Award

• Imagine a wedding where the river breezes carry a scent of roses from the gardens. 
• Imagine walking down the aisle in a garden or under an umbrella of oak trees.
• Imagine getting dressed in a fairy tale cottage.
• Imagine a reception with a formal dining room that opens out onto a porch with a river view.
• Plenty of locations for dancing.
• Imagine being able to afford all of this.