Julian Hotel facts for kids
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Julian Hotel
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Julian Hotel in 2009
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 Location in Corvallis OR
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| Location | 105 SW 2nd St., Corvallis, Oregon |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1893 |
| Architect | McClaran, Elmer E. |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 84002933 |
| Added to NRHP | March 22, 1984 |
The Julian Hotel is a historic building in Corvallis, Oregon. It is a special place because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important building that helps us understand history. The building was first built in 1892 and was known as the Hotel Corvallis. Later, in 1911, it had a big makeover. It changed its name and style, and even got a new floor added!
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The Julian Hotel: A Historic Landmark
A Look Back: Hotel Corvallis
The first version of the hotel was finished in 1892. It had three stories and stood on the corner of what is now Monroe Avenue and 2nd Street. Its first name was Hotel Corvallis. We don't know who designed the original Hotel Corvallis.
This early hotel was made of wood but had a brick front. It looked very fancy with a style called Queen Anne. It had many Victorian details. The most noticeable part was a special corner entrance. It had a tower on the second and third floors. This tower had an open top, like a small dome. It was even taller than the hotel roof! Guests could use this tower as a viewing spot. A detailed sign on the Second Street side of the hotel proudly showed the name "Hotel / Corvallis".
A Big Change: The Julian Hotel is Born
In 1910, the hotel began a huge renovation. A designer named Elmer E. McClaran from Portland, Oregon, led this project. The hotel's big transformation was finished in 1911. It was changed into the Colonial style.
This major update removed almost all the old Victorian details. The corner tower, for example, was taken away. A fourth floor was also added during this work. This addition meant the hotel now had 100 rooms for guests. The remodel also included a large dining hall. This hall could seat up to 300 people. When it reopened, the dining hall was advertised as having many staff members ready to serve guests. After all the changes were done, the hotel was renamed. It was named after its owner, State Senator Julian N. McFadden.
Joining the National Register of Historic Places
The Julian Hotel building was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in March 1984. This listing helps protect the building and recognizes its importance to history.
