Shuttered Oregon chateau named among America’s ‘most endangered’ historic sites

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Shuttered Oregon chateau named among America’s ‘most endangered’ historic sites

PORTLAND, Ore. (

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) — An almost century-old Oregon monument has been identified as a site that is in need of conservation.

On Wednesday, the National Trust for Historic Preservation unveiled its 38th annual list of America’s

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— which included the Oregon Caves Chateau.

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Located in the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, the chateau was first built in 1938. The now-closed site was credited for boosting the Cave Junction area’s economy by offering overnight stays and dining options to guests.

“The National Historic Landmark Chateau exemplifies rustic ‘Parkitecture’ by integrating architecture with nature using local wood and stone, featuring unique elements including a dining room with a stream running through it and many original furnishings, including the most extensive public collection of historic Monterey furniture in the United States,” the National Trust added.

However, the National Park Service shut down the hotel for a

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and has yet to reopen it. Although the federal agency has reported the site is still being renovated to meet modern safety and accessibility standards, the National Trust says the lengthy closure could further harm the site and the surrounding community.

“The ongoing closure of the Chateau is significantly impacting the local economy and the region, and the community is concerned that a prolonged closure could leave the Chateau vulnerable to weather damage and deterioration,” the organization said.

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According to the National Trust, Friends of the Oregon Caves and Chateau has formed a committee of public leaders and other stakeholders who are focused on raising funds to back the rehabilitation project. And while the hotel remains closed, the site still offers ranger-guided cave tours and camping throughout the year.

Some other historic sites that have been identified as endangered are California’s Terminal Island Japanese American Tuna Street Buildings and Arizona’s Mystery Castle.

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