Bair House

Bair House

Local Landmark

Address: 375 NW 3rd 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 as mayor for two terms.