National Register of Historic Places

Waucoma Hotel

Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon
Listed
December 10, 1981
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
81000484

About this property

The Waucoma Hotel is a historic hotel building in Hood River, Oregon, United States. The hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. The Waucoma Hotel was remodeled and reopened in 1910 as the Hotel Oregon. The hotel closed in 1973. In 2023, the Waucoma Hotel building began an extensive renovation to restore its original function as a hotel. The redevelopment, led by Carrington "Ceb" Barrs and Gabriel Genauer, aims to modernize the historic structure while preserving its architectural character. The project includes structural and seismic upgrades, expansion of the basement level, and the installation of a replica of the original rooftop trellis. The updated hotel, renamed Lightwell Hotel and Spa, features 69 guest rooms, a rooftop bar, a Mediterranean restaurant, a large soaking pool and spa facilities offering massage services. The boutique hotel opened in November 2025. National Register of Historic Places listings in Hood River County, Oregon National Register of Historic Places photographic file

Location

2nd St.
Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon
45.70942, -121.51246

Categories

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Waucoma Hotel listed on the National Register?

Waucoma Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1981.

What type of historic resource is Waucoma Hotel?

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

What is the period of significance for Waucoma Hotel?

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

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