National Register of Historic Places listings in Hood River County, Oregon facts for kids

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list of important places in the United States. These places, which can be buildings, sites, or objects, are chosen because they have a lot of history, special architecture, or are important to how our country developed. When a place is on this list, it helps protect it and makes people more aware of its value. In Hood River County, Oregon, there are many cool places on this list!

Historic Places in Hood River County

Barlow Road: A Pioneer Path

This grave marker is along the historic Barlow Road.

The Barlow Road is a very old road built in 1846 by a man named Sam Barlow. It was the first wagon road that went over Mount Hood, connecting The Dalles to Oregon City. Before this road, pioneers on the Oregon Trail had to take a dangerous raft trip down the Columbia River. The Barlow Road gave them a safer way to travel. It's a big part of Oregon's pioneer history.

Butler Bank: An Egyptian-Style Building

The unique Butler Bank building in Hood River.

The Butler Bank building, located at 301 Oak Street in Hood River, was built in 1924. It was designed by a famous architect named A. E. Doyle. What makes it special is that it's his only building in Oregon designed in the Egyptian Revival style. This means it looks a bit like ancient Egyptian temples! The bank was started in 1905 by Leslie Butler, a very important businessman and helper in Hood River. Sadly, the bank closed in 1932.

Cascade Locks and Canal: Helping Boats Pass

A steamboat passing through the Cascade Locks around 1915.

The Cascade Locks and Canal opened in 1896 on the Columbia River in Cascade Locks. Before the canal, steamboats had a very hard time getting past the dangerous Cascades Rapids. The locks and canal made it much easier for boats to travel and trade goods. However, after the Bonneville Dam was built in 1938, the canal was no longer needed and parts of it went underwater. Today, it's part of the Cascade Locks Marine Park.

Historic Columbia River Highway: A Scenic Drive

A view of the Historic Columbia River Highway.

The Historic Columbia River Highway was built between 1913 and 1922. It was the very first scenic highway in the United States! It was designed so visitors could easily see the most beautiful parts of the Columbia River Gorge. This highway was also very advanced for its time because of its new road engineering ideas. It stretches roughly along the south side of the Columbia River from Troutdale to The Dalles.

Martin and Carrie Hill House: A Beautiful Home

The Martin and Carrie Hill House, built in 1910.

The Martin and Carrie Hill House was built in 1910 on land used for orchards in the Hood River Valley. This house is one of the best and most decorated examples of Dutch Colonial Revival architecture in the area. It has many unique features of that style. The house still looks very much like it did when it was built, inside and out, with only small changes.

Mount Hood Railroad: A Train Through History

A train on the Mount Hood Railroad.

The Mount Hood Railroad Linear Historic District follows the path of the Mount Hood Railroad from Hood River to Parkdale. This railroad has been an important part of the area's history, helping to transport goods and people through the beautiful landscape near Mount Hood.

Simpson Copple House: A Well-Preserved Home

The Simpson Copple House in Hood River.

The Simpson Copple House was built in 1906. It is a great example of the late Queen Anne style of houses. It is one of the best-preserved houses of its kind in Hood River. Its large size, excellent condition, and detailed decorations on its gables make it stand out from other similar houses nearby.

Other Historic Buildings in Hood River

Many other buildings in Hood River are also on the National Register of Historic Places, showing the rich history of the town:

• Davidson–Childs House (725 Oak Street)
• Edward J. DeHart House (3820 Westcliff Drive)
• John C. Duckwall House (811 Oak Street)
• First National Bank of Hood River (304 Oak Street)
• Orrin B. Hartley House (1029 State Street)
• Heilbronner Block (110–118 3rd Street)
• Hood River County Library and Georgiana Smith Park (502 State Street)
• Hood River High School (1602 May Street)
• I.O.O.F. – Paris Fair Building (315 Oak Street)
• Robert and Mabel Loomis House (1100 State Street)
• Mount Hood Hotel Annex (102–108 Oak Street)
• Lester and Hazel Murphy House (1006 Sherman Avenue)
• Oak Grove Schoolhouse (2121 Reed Road, Hood River vicinity)
• Oregon–Washington Railroad and Navigation Company Passenger Station (Foot of 1st Street)
• Miles B. and Eleanor Potter House (4095 Belmont Drive, Hood River vicinity)
• Shaw–Dumble House (318 9th Street)
• J. E. Slade House (1209 State Street)
• E. L. Smith Building (213–215 Oak Street)
• Waucoma Hotel (102–108 2nd Street)

Other Historic Sites in Hood River County

• Cascade Locks Work Center (Mount Hood National Forest, Cascade Locks)
• Cliff Lodge (3345 Cascade Avenue, Hood River vicinity)
• Cloud Cap Inn (Northeast flank of Mount Hood, Parkdale vicinity)
• Cloud Cap – Tilly Jane Recreation Area Historic District (South of Parkdale)
• Ernest S. and Clara C. Colby House (1219 Columbia Street, Hood River)
• Columbia Gorge Hotel (4000 Westcliff Drive, Hood River)
• Mount Hood School House (Oregon Route 35, Mount Hood)
• Parkdale Ranger Station (Parkdale vicinity)
• Ries–Thompson House (4993 Baseline Road, Parkdale)
• Clark Thompson House (22 NW Cragmont Avenue, Cascade Locks)
• Valley Theater (4945 Baseline Road, Parkdale)

Former Listings

Sometimes, a place is removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen if the building is moved, changed too much, or even destroyed.

Roe–Parker House: A Moved Home

The Roe–Parker House, which was moved in 2002.

The Roe–Parker House was listed on the National Register in 1988. It was originally located at 416 State Street in Hood River. However, in 2002, the house was moved to a new location at 110 Sherman Avenue. It was moved to make space for the expansion of the Hood River Library building. Because it was moved from its original spot, it was removed from the National Register in 2018.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Oregon
• Listings in neighboring counties: Clackamas, Klickitat, Multnomah, Skamania, Wasco
• List of National Historic Landmarks in Oregon
• Historic preservation
• History of Oregon
• Lists of Oregon-related topics

External links

• Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, National Register Program
• National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places site