National Register of Historic Places

Vista House

Crown Point, Multnomah County, Oregon
Listed
November 5, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001705

About this property

Vista House is a museum at Crown Point in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States, that also serves as a memorial to Oregon pioneers and as a comfort station for travelers on the Historic Columbia River Highway. The site, situated on a rocky promontory, is 733 feet (223 m) above the Columbia River on the south side of the Columbia River Gorge. The octagonal stone building was designed by Edgar M. Lazarus in the style of Art Nouveau, and completed in 1918 after nearly two years of construction. In 2000, restoration on the building began, and lasted five years. The Vista House is located within the Corbett locality, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Vista House is a popular place for viewing the aurora borealis.

Location

Crown Point, Multnomah County, Oregon
45.53958, -122.24449

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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Vista House listed on the National Register?

Vista House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 5, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Vista House?

Vista House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Vista House?

The period of significance for Vista House is recorded as the industrial era.

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