[1][2] In 1950, the cemetery was purchased by Herman M. and Leta Johnston, and in 1970, by William and Fern Hilts.

[2] The cemetery is currently owned by Richard Hilts, son of William and Fern and nephew of Leta Johnston.

[2] It was built in the Classical Greek/Roman style by the architectural firm of Lawrence & Holford, and was also likely designed by noted Oregon architect Ellis F.

Special areas recognize veterans of wars fought by Americans since the American Civil War and on Memorial Day, the Oregon Air National Guard conducts a flyover of the cemetery to honor those interred at City View.

[3] A number of notable Oregonians, in particular, eight of the 36 people to have served as the state's governor, are buried in the City View Cemetery grounds, or are interred in Mount Crest Abbey Mausoleum.