June 27 marks the anniversary of the 1934 signing of the National Housing Act that created the Federal Housing Administration.
MANY years ago I dug through microfilm to locate the first FHA insured home loan in Oregon and I found it was for $1,700 in Astoria in 1935.
Below are some background materials, starting with a video that I shot a few years ago. (I drove by again this year and the home is now a different color but it is still very attractive with a view toward the Columbia).
Astoria, Oregon FHA First Home Loan Video
1984 Astoria Librarian Letter w History
Astoria Budget 1935 News Story
Originally created and posted on the Oregon Housing Blog.
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