Pilot Butte Inn facts for kids
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Pilot Butte Inn
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Formerly listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Pilot Butte Inn with Deschutes River in foreground
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| Location | 1121 Wall Street Bend, Oregon |
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| Area | 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) |
| Built | 1917 |
| Architect | Tourtellotte & Hummel |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001567 |
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| Added to NRHP | June 24, 1972 |
| Removed from NRHP | 1973 |
The Pilot Butte Inn was a special hotel building located in Bend, Oregon, in the United States. It was designed by a team of architects named Tourtellotte & Hummel. This beautiful inn was built in 1917 and showed off a cool building style called American Craftsman architecture.
A Look at the Pilot Butte Inn
The Pilot Butte Inn was built in 1917. It stood right next to the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. People often called it a "rustic sportsman’s lodge." This means it looked like a cozy, natural place for people who loved outdoor activities.
Its Unique Design
The hotel's design was special. It used a style known as American Craftsman architecture. This style often uses natural materials. For the Pilot Butte Inn, the builders used local pine wood and river rocks. This made the building fit in perfectly with its natural surroundings.
A Short History
In 1972, the Pilot Butte Inn became very important. It was the first place in Deschutes County to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history. Being on this list helps protect these special places.
However, the Pilot Butte Inn did not stay for long after that. Sadly, the building was taken down in June 1973. Even though it's gone, its history as a beautiful hotel and a historic site is still remembered.
