Prospect Hotel facts for kids
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Prospect Hotel in 2010
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| Location | 39 Mill Creek Drive, Prospect, Oregon |
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| Built | 1892 |
| Architect | A. H. Boothby |
| Architectural style | Eclectic |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003327 |
| Added to NRHP | February 12, 1980 |
The Prospect Hotel, also called the A. H. Boothby House, is a cool old hotel in Prospect, Oregon. It has two stories and is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special building worth protecting! It was first built in 1892 as a private home, but later became a hotel. It was added to the National Register in 1980.
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About the Prospect Hotel
The Prospect Hotel is found on Mill Creek Drive, which is the main street in Prospect. It sits on a big piece of land, about 5 acres, along with some small cabins for tourists. It's close to the local school and store. The hotel is also not far from Oregon Route 62, which is the main road that takes you from Medford all the way to the amazing Crater Lake.
A Historic Building
The hotel building itself is shaped like the letter "L". It has four large gables, which are the triangular parts of a roof. Around 1915, a wide porch, called a veranda, was added. This veranda is about 10 feet wide and wraps around three sides of the main building. There's also a small shed added to the back of the hotel.
From Home to Hotel
The building was first owned by A. H. Boothby, who called it the Boothby House. In the late 1800s, it was turned into a hotel. This was a great idea because many people were traveling by wagon to visit Crater Lake.
Welcoming Travelers
In the early 1900s, more and more people started traveling by car. The Prospect Hotel became a popular stop for these new automobile tourists. It was a perfect place to rest before or after visiting Crater Lake.
Famous Visitors
Many interesting people stayed at the Prospect Hotel over the years. Some of the famous guests who signed the hotel's register include:
- William Jennings Bryan: A well-known American politician.
- Zane Grey: A famous writer of Western novels.
- Joaquin Miller: A poet known for his writings about the American West.
- Jack London: A very popular writer, famous for adventure stories like The Call of the Wild.
