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College Hill West Historic District

Corvallis, OregonHistoric districts on the National Register of Historic Places in OregonNRHP infobox with nocatNational Register of Historic Places in Benton County, OregonOregon Registered Historic Place stubs
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Francis House Corvallis Oregon
Francis House Corvallis Oregon

The College Hill West Historic District comprises a primarily residential neighborhood in Corvallis, Oregon, United States.The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

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College Hill West Historic District
Northwest Harrison Boulevard, Corvallis

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College Hill West Historic District

Northwest Harrison Boulevard
97331 Corvallis
Oregon, United States
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