This one story Italianate home at was once 253 West 5th Avenue, was the first Eugene home of Dr. and Mrs T.W. Harris. After their marriage Dr. and Mrs Harris first settled in Albany were their son Lawrence was born. They later moved to Eugene were Dr. Harris set up his medical practice and also served as Mayor. Lawrence became a county Judge for many years. Laura Harris, who was one of Eugene's most prominent society matrons passed away at age 96. The Harris house may be the house that still stands on the N.E. corner of 5th and Lawrence street, (minus its front bay window and with the porch greatly altered) as the records are sketchy as if the house was moved or torn down. There are many similarities between the two structures and it may be a forgotten survivor.
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