The following is a list of some key historic places.

Historic Places in Lake Oswego:

ELECTRIC GENERATING STATION ON OSWEGO CREEK: Constructed in 1910 by the Oswego Power and Light Company, now owned by the Lake Oswego Corp., it generated the city’s first electricity.

FOOTBRIDGE IN GEORGE ROGERS PARK: Used to be main way to cross the creek and travel from Portland to West Linn. It was originally a series of covered bridges.

FORMER SACRED HEART CHURCH: 796 First St. The oldest standing church in Lake Oswego. Gothic Revival style, built in 1890.

HERITAGE HOUSE: Located on the top of 10th and A Ave. in Lake Oswego. Opened in 1999, houses information about Lake Oswego’s history and heritage. Hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 503-635-6373.

IRON MOUNTAIN TRAIL: Trail runs along Iron Mountain Boulevard and is where the old railroad used to run. The railroad ran along the face of a steep mountain before cutting down the south side of A Ave. and State Street just about where Southern Pacific RR tracks are now. Then, the railroad tracks went on high tressel and ran to top of a stock house near a second smelter located at Oswego Pointe. A plaque near the Ram Restaurant commemmorates the site of the second smelter, which was built around 1882.

KOEHLER HOUSE: Some of very first city council meetings were held in the house. Remodeled to become Amadeus Restaurant. Located at 2nd and B.

LAKE OSWEGO ODD FELLOWS HALL: Located on Durham and Church streets. Established 1890; listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

LAKEWOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 368 S. State St. Built in 1928; originally a public school and is now home to Lakewood Theatre Company as of 1979, as well as classes and community groups. (503-635-3901).

OREGON IRON CO. SMELTER: George Rogers Park. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 1867 one of earliest.

PEG TREE: 141 Leonard St. Town meetings in the 19th century used to be held under lamps on a peg in this old tree.

WILLAMETTE SHORE TROLLEY: 311 N. State Street. Seven-mile scenic trolley ride along the Willamette River with views of the river, natural countryside, stately homes and Mt. Hood. Departs from Lake Oswego, 311 N. State Street, and from Portland near Riverplace. For scheduled trains, including dates, visit the Web site at www.trainweb.org/oerhs/wst.htm. The schedule varies upon the season. Charters available for special occasions. Call for the latest schedule and information (503-697-7436).

Historic Places in West Linn:

WILLAMETTE FALLS DRIVE: Located on the West Linn side of the Oregon City/West Linn bridge. Examples of modern American architecture, circa 1920s.

CAMASSIA NATURAL AREA: On Oregon City Boulevard and Skyline Road. A geological formation dated at 10-15,000 B.C. Formed by the Missoula glacial flood, leaving vegetation and flowers not indigenous to the Northwest.

CITY HALL: 22825 Willamette Drive. Originally used as a grocery store and post office. City Hall moved to an office building at 22500 Salamo Road in October.

McLEAN HOUSE: 5350 River St. A colonial revival built in 1927, named after Dr. Edward McLean. He was noted for his involvement in the founding of the Physicians Association of Clackamas County. Now restored with ornamental landscaping, an arboretum and period design.

OREGON CITY AND WEST LINN BRIDGE: Spans the Willamette River, built originally in 1888; updated in 1922. At one time, it was considered a major link in the Pacific Highway from Mexico to Canada.