Bair House

Local Landmark

Address: 375 NW 3^rd Avenue

Style: Craftsman

Date Built: 1912

Significance: Harry Bair and Laura Knight Bair married in 1899. Harry was a successful merchant who was part of a group that founded Canby Bank & Trust in 1906, the community’s first bank. In 1908 he constructed a warehouse on the south side of the Depot and became a wholesale distributor of agricultural products. Harry and Laura were active in the community. She served as treasurer of the Canby Women’s Civic Club from 1924 to 1959 and he served a mayor for two terms.