Homeownership Month; First FHA Insured Home in Oregon Was in Astoria in 1935.

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 

https://youtu.be/HQWWGiLBLvE

1984 Astoria Librarian Letter w History

Astoria Letter on First FHA Home .pdf

Astoria Budget 1935 News Story

astoriabudget1935fhafirstfhahomeoregon.pdf

Originally created and posted on the Oregon Housing Blog.