Local Partners

The Lower Columbia Preservation Society is an Astoria, Oregon,-based organization that encourages and promotes historic preservation in the northwest Oregon-southwest Washington region. The organization publishes a quarterly newsletter and sponsors numerous events throughout the year, including how-to workshops on historic preservation techniques, lectures, historic home tours, the annual Holiday historic home tour in December, and--its signature event--the annual historic garden tour in July.

Northwest Carriage Museum

The Oysterville Design Review Board is designated by the Board of County Commissioners as the official body to review all architectural and historical preservation matters related to physical construction within the boundaries of the Oysterville Historic District. Any new development, restoration or remodeling activities, or significant changes to the natural environment within the Historic District must be brought before the ODRB.

Pacific County, Washington. The County's official website provides links to various boards and commissions as well as statistical information.

The Pacific County Community Development approves and administers all planning and building activities in Pacific County, and specifically works with the Oysterville Design Review Board and the Oysterville Restoration Foundation when proposals are submitted for development within the Oysterville Historic District.

The Pacific County Historical Society is a private, not-for-profit, charitable organization devoted to preserving and presenting the history of Pacific County, Washington.

The Pacific County Planning Commission is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to conduct hearings on various land use issues and to make recommendations to the County Commissioners. The Oysterville Restoration Foundation has worked with the Planning Commission to resolve issues concerning development within the Historic District and administration of the Design Review Guidelines.