National Historic Landmark

Oregon Caves Chateau

Oregon Caves National Monument, Josephine County, Oregon
Listed
May 27, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87001346

About this property

The Oregon Caves Chateau is a historic American hotel that opened in 1934. It is located in Oregon Caves National Monument in southern Oregon, near Cave Junction. The Chateau was designed and built by Gust Lium, a local contractor. Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987, the Chateau building is architecturally significant because of its construction and design. The Chateau is closed for repairs until further notice. The Chateau is six stories high and is built across a steep ravine. All floor levels except the top two have ground level entrances because of the steep slope. From the main front entrance the building appears to be only three stories high, but from the creek bed below the hotel, all six floors can be seen. The lowest two floors house storage and building systems. The third floor contains the dining room, coffee shop and kitchen. The fourth floor, at the level of the driveway, houses the lobby and some guest rooms, while the fifth and sixth floors have guest rooms and the manager's quarters.

Location

Oregon Caves National Monument, Josephine County, Oregon
42.09831, -123.40752

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Oregon Caves Historic District
Listed
0.1 mi
Oregon Caves Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed
0.4 mi
Cedar Guard Station No. 1019
Pre Contact
4.1 mi
Logan Wash Ditch
Industrial
11.2 mi
Logan Drain Ditches
Industrial
11.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Oregon Caves Chateau listed on the National Register?

Oregon Caves Chateau was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Oregon Caves Chateau?

Oregon Caves Chateau is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Oregon Caves Chateau a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Oregon Caves Chateau has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Oregon Caves Chateau?

The period of significance for Oregon Caves Chateau is recorded as the industrial era.

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