In our busy world, sometimes we are so on the go that if we blink, we'll miss it--those historic places that once carried so much meaningful, they got listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In order to get listed, a building or landmark must be carefully studied for its age, structure, and architecture. It has to be at least 50 years old (hey, maybe I should list myself on the Register, I think I qualify!) and be of significant value to its community.

Today, let's explore the town of Grandview, Washington

National Historic Registered Places to See in Grandview WA
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There are six locations in Grandview listed on the NRH, as I like to call it, but today, I'll just focus on three of them.

 

The Marble Ranch

Marble Ranch Grandview
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Located near Old Prosser Rd and Pleasant Ave

Listed on the National Historic Register in 1986

This home, surrounded by orchards and vineyards, was built in 1912, and the accompanying round barn and silo were built in 1916. It was said to have been designed ahead of its time, due to the roundness of the barn instead of the typical square and rectangle ones.

 

The Howay-Dystra House

Howay-Dystra House in Grandview
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Located at 114 Birch St.

Listed on the National Register in 1986

The plot of land that houses the Howay-Dystra House was tilled in 1906. The home built out of structural clay and tile, stucco, and brick. It was built in 1920 and is considered historical for its Arts and Crafts-style design, structure, and use of materials. The home went through a string of owners but is most notable for being the residence of Grandview city councilman (and later, mayor), Herbert Dystra, who purchased the home in 1938.

 

Grandview Herald Building

Grandview Herald Building
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Located at 107 Division St

Listed on the National Register in 1986

In 1909, S. J. Starr published the city of Grandview's first-ever newspaper. It was a big deal to get the local paper every week. The original building's structure burned down in 1912, but it wasn't rebuilt until 10 years later.

 

Visit their website to see more historical sites registered with the National Historical Register.

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