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Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House
The single most remarkable feature of the Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House landscaping is its setting on the south slope of Skinner Butte. In fact, when the house was built in 1888, it was often referred to as the "Castle on the Hill" because of the panoramic views of Eugene and the surrounding hills.
The original owners, Dr. T.W. Shelton and his wife, Adah, at one time owned all of Skinner Butte. The original estate was gradually reduced during the 20th century.
Today the property is a little over an acre.
The location of the house on a terrace with a commanding view is in the tradition of the Italian Renaissance villa or the English manor house. The main terrace afforded level ground for formal gardens to the east and west of the house, while to the south a series of hillside terraces offered the potential for additional gardens.
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303 Willamette Street - Eugene, Oregon 97403
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