Built in 1866, this home still holds the spirit and style of the 19th century.
Some 19 “Grand Dames” remain in Central Whidbey, homes built when Americans expanded westward into the Oregon Territory. These homes possibly represent the greatest concentration of 19th-century homes in the western U.S.
The Haller House, built by Colonel Granville Haller, is unique because the home was only lightly introduced to modern features such as indoor plumbing and electricity.
Today, the home sits abandoned but was purchased by Historic Whidbey, a group that will keep the house alive. This is an exclusive look inside the house that was once a vital part of life in Coupeville.
The Seattle Times Pacific NW Magazine
Can a Civil War soldier’s 150-year-old house on Whidbey Island be saved?
Story written before the house was purchased by Historic Whidbey.
