National Historic Landmark

Timberline Lodge

Government Camp, Clackamas County, Oregon
Listed
November 12, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73001572

About this property

Timberline Lodge is a mountain lodge on the south side of Mount Hood in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States, about 60 miles (97 km) east of Portland. Constructed from 1936 to 1938 by the Works Progress Administration, it was built and furnished by local artisans during the Great Depression. Timberline Lodge was dedicated September 28, 1937, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The National Historic Landmark sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet (1,829 m), within the Mount Hood National Forest and is accessible through the Mount Hood Scenic Byway. Publicly owned and privately operated, Timberline Lodge is a popular tourist attraction that draws two million visitors annually. It is notable in film for serving as the exterior of the Overlook Hotel in The Shining (1980). The lodge and its grounds host a ski resort, also known as Timberline Lodge. It has the longest skiing season in the U.S., and is open for skiers and snowboarders all 12 months of the year. Activities include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, and climbing.

Location

Government Camp, Clackamas County, Oregon
45.33105, -121.71126

Categories

ARTENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Timberline Lodge listed on the National Register?

Timberline Lodge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Timberline Lodge?

Timberline Lodge is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Timberline Lodge a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Timberline Lodge 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 Timberline Lodge?

The period of significance for Timberline Lodge is recorded as the industrial era.

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