Bellevue's
Historic District
Listed in 1982
National Register of Historic Places
is a remnant of the original commercial and residential areas of the city; buildings chiefly date from the 1880s. Laid out in 1880, the town streets line up in a traditional grid pattern. Second Street became a branch line of the Oregon Short Line in 1883 and is now a section of the Wood River Trails.
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The district does not encompass such historic structures as Old City Hall or Logan County Courthouse because these structures were separated from the proposed district by new housing and/ or vacant lots. See the section below for a full listing of all historic homes and buildings in Bellevue.
Preserving these landmarks isn't just about architecture; it's about maintaining our connection to the past.
Historic Homes of Bellevue
Bellevue’s architectural landscape is a living testament to its origins as a bustling frontier town. From log cabins to famous mansions to Sears Roebuck & Co catalog houses, and brick buildings, these structures tell the stories of those who built Bellevue from the ground up.
Bun McNary's
Cabin
Built in 1881, this log cabin is the oldest surviving residence in Bellevue. The house has v-notched logs, board and batten gables, and framed windows and doors.
The McNary family lived in this home for 80 years.
Double lot includes "Bun's orchard".
Now the Bellevue Community Church, Iglesia Bautista Fundamental
Bellevue State Bank Building
Built in 1910, this two-story block building has a brick veneer. When the bank failed in 1918, it became a grocery store and remained so for almost eighty years. The original bank vault was once the grocery store cooler.
At the corner of Main St. and Oak, it is currently home to The Cutthroat Club Restaurant.
N.C. Larsen Home
Built in the late 1880s, this 2-story Italianate frame home was purchased from a Sears Roebuck & Co catalog.
Next door, the 1 1/2 story barn was originally a wagon shop.
More photos of additional historical buildings and homes coming soon.
I.O.O.F. Hall
This building was constructed in two phases by N. C. Larsen. The north side, built in 1884, was Bellevue's major mercantile. The south side was added around 1900 and at one time held the post office and Bellevue's first library. The local lodge of the International Order of Odd Fellows found a home here and was soon joined by its sister organization, The Rebekahs.