About this property
The Columbia Gorge Hotel is a historic hotel in Hood River, Oregon, United States. It was built by Simon Benson, who was involved with the Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. Benson envisioned a hotel at the end of the highway, and completed the Mission style hotel in 1921.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79003736. It was listed on September 20, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Columbia Gorge Hotel listed on the National Register?
Columbia Gorge Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 20, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Columbia Gorge Hotel?
Columbia Gorge Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Columbia Gorge Hotel?
The period of significance for Columbia Gorge Hotel is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1921.
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