HOLMAN

A resort subdivision and former Ilwaco railroad stop south of Seaview.

After Pacific City was found to be within the boundaries of the military reservation Cape Disappointment in 1852, James D. Holman, owner of the hotel Holman House, moved to his Donation Land Claim outside the military reservation. The claim included land overlooking both the Pacific Ocean and Baker's Bay/Columbia River.

Around 1855, the Holman family moved to Portland (returning for summer vacations or to do business).

In 1873 Holman subdivided his ocean property and promoted the beach as a Portland summer resort. When the Ilwaco railroad was completed in 1889, Holman station on Holman road became a regular passenger stop and was the location of a water tank for the steam engines used by the railroad. The resort was also known as the Willows because of the numerous shrub-like willow trees in the area.