National Register of Historic Places

Columbia Southern Hotel

Shaniko, Wasco County, Oregon
Listed
October 31, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79002150

About this property

The Columbia Southern Hotel, also known as the Shaniko Hotel, is a historic hotel, located in Shaniko, Oregon, United States. Built by the Columbia Southern Railway in 1900–1902 at the southern terminus of its line, the hotel was and remains the most imposing structure in Shaniko. It was the hub and focal point of the community during the heyday of the local wool industry in the early decades of the 20th century. In addition to lodging, it served as saloon, bank, stagecoach stop, dance hall, and general gathering place. The hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. In 1982 it was additionally listed as a contributing resource in the National Register-listed Shaniko Historic District.

Location

4th and E Sts.
Shaniko, Wasco County, Oregon
45.00370, -120.75278

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Shaniko Historic District
Industrial
0.1 mi
Antelope School
Industrial
6.4 mi
Imperial Stock Ranch Headquarters Complex
Listed
6.8 mi
Maupin Section Foreman's House
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19.8 mi
Wasco Warehouse & Milling Company Hydroelectric Project Historic District
Listed
23.5 mi

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When was Columbia Southern Hotel listed on the National Register?

Columbia Southern Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Columbia Southern Hotel?

Columbia Southern Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Columbia Southern Hotel?

The period of significance for Columbia Southern Hotel is recorded as the industrial era.

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