New Cliff House facts for kids
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New Cliff House
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The New Cliff House in 2008
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 Location in Oregon
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| Location | 267 NW Cliff Street Newport, Oregon |
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| Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1913 |
| Architectural style | Craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 86002962 |
| Added to NRHP | November 6, 1986 |
The New Cliff House is a historic hotel building in Newport, Oregon. It has been known by different names over the years, including the Hotel Gilmore and, most recently, the Sylvia Beach Hotel. This building has a long history and is an important part of Newport's past.
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History of the New Cliff House
When was the New Cliff House built?
The New Cliff House was built in 1913. It was created for a person named W. D. Wheeler. The Southern Pacific Railroad helped promote the hotel. They advertised that their train line connected to Yaquina Bay in Newport from Corvallis.
The New Cliff House was built in the same spot where an older guesthouse, simply called "Cliff House," used to be. The new hotel quickly became a popular place for tourists visiting Newport. It overlooks Nye Beach, which is a famous area in Newport. Today, the New Cliff House is the only building left from that time that was used for tourists in the Nye Beach area.
What does the New Cliff House look like?
Building design and features
When it was first built, the New Cliff House had its kitchen and service areas in the basement. There was also a dining room on that level that looked out over the ocean. The main entrance and lobby were on the ground floor, along with some guest rooms. More sleeping rooms and sitting areas were located on the second and third floors.
The building has an L-shape and a roof with sloped sides, called a gabled roof. It measures about 80 feet (24 meters) long by 30 feet (9 meters) wide. There is also an extra part that sticks out, measuring about 10 feet (3 meters) by 27 feet (8 meters). The hotel is built with a wood frame and is covered with wood shingles on the outside. It sits on a strong base made of concrete and stone. The windows are simple, double-hung windows placed evenly across the building.
Changes over time
The New Cliff House has stayed mostly the same over the years. Most of the changes have happened on the lower level. For example, the way individual rooms are set up has been changed. Now, each room has its own private bathroom. A good amount of the original decorations and details inside the hotel are still there.
What is the New Cliff House today?
The New Cliff House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 6, 1986. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history. Today, the hotel is known as the Sylvia Beach Hotel. It is named after Sylvia Beach, who was an American bookseller and publisher.
