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Old St. Peter's Landmark (1898)
West Third & Lincoln Streets
541-296-5686
www.oldstpeterslandmark.org
Also open for tours: Tuesdays - Friday, 11am - 3pm, & Saturday-Sunday, 1pm - 3pm. Closed on Mondays.
Historic The Dalles Days Event
Friday, Sept. 19
See Events page for details.
Gothic Revival style Catholic Church completed in 1898, the building features Carrera Italian marble, Kilgen pipe organ, 40-foot stamped metal ceilings, six foot rooster on a 176-foot steeple, which is the Gorge’s highest spire. Stained glass windows memorialize pioneer families. The wooden Madonna was carved from keel of a sailing ship. The building was used as a church until 1969. Old St. Peter's has been renovated and is open the to the public as a museum and a wedding chapel.
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Original Wasco County Courthouse (1859)
410 West Second Street
(541) 296-4798
Historic The Dalles Days Event
Saturday, Sept. 20
See Events page for details.
The original Wasco County Courthouse was completed in 1859 and was first located at the intersection of East 3rd and Court Street. This courthouse, seat of government in a county that once was 130,000 square miles,was built in response to a citizen petition. It is one of only two still standing which date back to Oregon Territorial days. The building, which cost $2,500, provided the first county-owned jail and office space. The building has been moved many times and today it stands at 410 West 2nd Place completely restored.
http://www.wascochs.org/wcch.htm
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Fort Dalles Museum (1857)
500 West 15th and Garrison Street
(541) 296-4547
Historic The Dalles Days Event
Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday Sept. 21
See Events page for details.
The site was first occupied in 1850 and was called Camp Drum. In 1853 the name was changed to Fort Dalles. By the late 1850's the Indian frontier had moved east and after temporary use in 1867-68 there was no longer a need for a fort in The Dalles. The museum, Oregon's oldest, has been in operation since 1905 preserving the historic Fort Dalles site. The original Surgeon’s Quarters is the fort’s last surviving building. Pioneer and military artifacts from 1860s, antique vehicles are on display.
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Anderson Homestead
West 16th and Garrison Street
Historic The Dalles Days Event
Saturday, Sept. 20
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Visitors are also able to tour the Anderson Farm House, a hand-hewn wooden homestead crafted by Swedish immigrants. Anderson Farmhouse is adjacent to the Ft. Dalles Museum. Both sites are National Historic Landmarks. Paid admission to the Fort Dalles Museum will cover admission to the Anderson Homestead as well. |
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Rorick House (1850)
300 West 13th Street
(541) 296-1867
Historic The Dalles Days Event
Saturday, Sept. 20
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The oldest home in The Dalles was built by a non-commissioned Army officer stationed at Fort Dalles. As part of the Fort Dalles Miltary Reservation, the house served as the Sergeant’s Quarters. Former Mayor of The Dalles and U.S. Congressman (1899 to 1903) Malcolm A. Moody owned the house from 1884 until his death in 1925. Operated by the Wasco County Historical Society.
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The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce (1937)
404 West Second Street
http://thedalleschamber.com
Toll free: 1-800-255-3385/Local: 541-296-2231
The Dalles Chamber of Commerce building has been used continuously as a Visitor Center as well as housing the headquarters for area economic development and business support. Maps available for self-guided downtown historical walking tour. You can purchase keys here for the downtown talking murals tour. |
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The Dalles U.S. Branch Mint/Erin Glenn Winery (1870)
710 E. Second Street
541-296-4707
Historic The Dalles Days Event
Saturday, Sept. 20
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Built of hand-hewn stone brought from nearby Mill Creek by wagon, the Mint was never put into operation for various reasons. Construction, begun in 1864, was halted in June 1870 when the gold fields in Oregon began to run out. No coins were ever produced in The Dalles. Located in alley between 2nd and 3rd streets, behind Hughes Feed and Grain. The building now houses the Erin Glenn Winery and Tasting Room.
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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Historical Museum
5000 Discovery Drive
(541) 296-8600
West on W. 6th Street (Hwy 30). Entrance across from golf course. 5000 Discovery Drive.
Regional interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Focus on natural history, Native American history and pioneer development. Explore the Columbia River Gorge from its beginnings 40 million years ago until today.
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Old St. Paul's Episcopal Church (1875)
601 Union St.
The first church service took place here on Christmas morning in 1875. The church is the official office of the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon. A bay of stained glass windows is the principal feature of the church. It has a square bell tower on front with a louvered belfry. |
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United Church of Christ, Congregational (1937)
111 East Fifth St.
Established in 1859 by Rev. W.A. Tenny as the Congregational United Church. Current building is an example of English country Gothic architecture. The church’s second pastor, Dr. Rev. Thomas Condon, went on to became Oregon’s first state geologist, and in 1876 was appointed as University of Oregon’s first professor of geology. |
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The Dalles-Wasco County Public Library
722 Court Street
(541) 296-2815
Historic The Dalles Days Event
Saturday, Sept. 20
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The "new" library was built in the 1960's to replace the cramped quarters at the Carnegie Library building (see The Dalles Art Center.) The library houses a microfiche collection of all the newspapers printed by The Dalles Chronicle, and its predecessor, The Dalles Mountaineer. The rare bookcase contains original journals and books published by The Dalles authors. The ever-patient librarians often help long-distance genealogists and history buffs.
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The Dalles Civic Auditorium (1921)
323 East Fourth Street
(541) 298-8533
Built in 1921 at a cost of $80,000. Features a gym and ballroom with a floating dance floor. In 1960 it was closed for safety concerns, reopened in 1999. This grand old building will continue to serve the community for many more years.
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Historic Ben Snipes Home (1865)
218 W 4th St.,
The Dalles
541-296-5877
www.anzactea.com
In 1865 Ben Snipes (1835 - 1906), the "Northwest Cattle King," built this house for his bride, Mary. By 1864, Snipes owned more cattle than any other person in the Northwest, with livestock estimated at 125,000 head of cattle and 20,000 horses. In 1958 Snipes was inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame's Hall of Great Westerners. In 2004 Alan and Bev Eagy converted the Snipes home into the ANZAC Tea Parlour, complete with its own commercial kitchen. The Parlour is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 - 4:00.
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Granada Theatre (1929)
223 E. 2nd Street
When it opened, the Granada was the first theater west of the Mississippi River to feature “Talkies.” Closed in the early 1990’s, reopen in 1996, and was closed again in 2004. The building was recently purchased and will be undergoing remodeling, beginning in 2008. Visitors are welcome to view the Moorish architectural-style exterior of this historic landmark from the sidewalk.
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The Dalles Art Center/Carnegie Library (1910)
220 East Fourth Street
(541) 296-4759
http://www.thedallesartcenter.org
Built in 1910 with a donation of $10,000 from Andrew Carnegie for use as a library, this building is one of the 2,509 libraries funded by Andrew Carnegie. The Carnegie Library was opened in 1910 and served as The Dalles-Wasco County Library until 1966. It became The Dalles Art Center in 1967 with a 10 year lease from the city. The lease was renewed for another 10 years after considerable discussion and effort - the building was also nominated for & then placed on the National Register for Historic Buildings at that time (the city had been contemplating tearing it down). In 1997 the city deeded the building to The Dalles Art Association who has since done major renovations and remodeling to the building, including the addition of an elevator. and
The building
is now used an art gallery. People can learn about local artists, enjoy locally produced art work, & tour the building.
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Second Wasco County Courthouse / Masonic Lodge (1883)
105 West Third Street
(541) 296-2575.
The current Masonic Temple building was built as the 2nd Wasco. Co. courthouse by N.J. Blagen in 1883. The brick two-story structure had county offices on the first floor, a jail in the rear and a large court room on the second floor. The belfry held the “town clock”. Second Courthouse was the scene of the last public execution in Oregon,outside the state penintentiary, in 1905. |
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Planetree Health Resource Center / Harding House (circa 1895)
200 East Fourth Street
(541) 296-8444
located in the Isabella Gray House/Harding House.
At the Planetree Health Resource Center, you will a large collection of of health books, health magazines, health topics files of current health articles, and a collection of audio/video materials.
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Rock Fort Lewis & Clark Historic Site (1805-06)
West of Union Street Portal along the Columbia River Promenade, part of the Riverfront Trail.
Here Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery camped on both legs of their journey; October 1805, and again in April 1806. They called this site at the mouth of “Que-neet Creek,” or Fort Rock Camp. Memorial plaque and interpretive signage located on site. Located on 1st Street along the Columbia River and the Riverfront Trail. Access is available from Union Street or 1st Street off Webber. (541)296-2231.
Rock Fort is located along the Lewis and Clark Riverfront Trail. This 9-1/2 mile riverfront trail includes interpretive signage and provides a pedestrian/bike path along the banks of the Columbia River accessing areas such as Taylor Lakes, The Dalles Port, Rock Fort (Lewis and Clark Campsite), The Dalles Marina, Riverfront Park. Operated by Northern Wasco County Park and Recreation District. (541) 296-2072.
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Pioneer Cemetery (1860)
400 Block East Scenic Drive
Lat: 45°35.27N, Lon: 121°11.10W
W.D. Bigelow donated 2.12 acres of land for use as a cemetery by pioneer families. Earliest burials were Michael J. Kelly (died May 29, 1860) and James Tivis (died July 22, 1860). There are 228 graves (some unmarked), including that of Judge Joseph Gardner Wilson (1826-1873).
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Pulpit Rock (1838)
East 12th and Court Streets
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Commodore II Apartments (1906)
312 Court Street
When the Commodore was built in 1906, it served as a Masonic Lodge. The Commodore II is now a restored mixed use, four story, multi-tenant commercial and residential building located in The Dalles, Oregon. |
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The Dalles Mural Society
(541) 296-1897
http://muralsatthedalles.netcnct.net/
Walk in the downtown area and view the spectacular wall murals picturing historic events, illustrated by renown Pacific Northwest artists. Obtain keys at The Dalles Chamber of Commerce for the “talking box” located at each mural to tell the story as recorded by historians, Native Americans, or the artist that created them.
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Fulton-Taylor House (ca. 1864-1878)
7004 Case Street
The Fulton/Taylor house was built between circa 1864 and 1878, with later additions in the 1920's. Fulton built the front part of the house in the 1870's and platted Fulton's addition from the original 5 acre house lot that he bought from his son in law, HP Issacs. O.D. Taylor was a Baptist minister/real estate developer who implemented the Grand Dalles development on the north side of the river. He lived in the house in the 1890's and performed weddings there. View this home residence from the exterior only.
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Chinese Building (1878)
210 East First Street
The Chinese Building was built in 1878, replacing a structure that had burned in the 1877 fire. It was built as a fire-proof structure, with a layer of bricks on the roof. Its floor and roof were raised after 1882 to meet the new street grade that was raised by the RR construction. After the railroad was built, the first street area was no longer the main business district, so the businesses moved to Second and Third streets. It became Chinatown and saloons, second hand stores, etc. The building was used as a Chinese laundry and merchandise store from about the 1880's to the 1920's. After that it was a dairy distribution building, furniture storage and a work shop. View from the exterior only. |
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The Dalles Dam (1957)
Historic The Dalles Days Event
Run/Walk across The Dalles Dam
See Events page for details.
Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, The Dalles Dam extends 1.5 miles across the Columbia River. Powerhouse capacity is 1.8 million kilowatts.
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The Dalles Dam Visitor Center
Historic The Dalles Days Event
Saturday, Sept. 20
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Located at Seufert Park on the Oregon shore. Exhibits on fishwheels, The Dalles-Celilo Canal, hydroelectricity, navigation, flood control, and recreation.
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Sunshine Biscuit Mill/Wasco Milling Co. Warehouse
901 East Second Street
Located at the foot of Brewery Grade on E. 2nd Street, off of exit 85.
(541) 386-2229
The flour mill dates from the 19th Century. Destroyed by fire in 1911 and rebuilt. The oldest warehouse (recently demolished) also dated from the 1860s; the remaining warehouse was built later in the 19th Century. Also known as the Sunshine Biscuit Co., this was a major local employer through much of the 20th Century. Plans are being made to convert the building into an artisan plaza, exclusive view condos, office and retail space and boutique winery. The Quenett Winery occasionally holds tasting events in this location.
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Columbia Gorge Community College (1929)
400 E. Scenic Drive
541-506-6000
Originally built as a a 270 bed hospital for tuberculosis patients, known as the Eastern Oregon Tuberculosis Hospital (1929-1959). In May of 1959 the state converted the hospital to the Columbia Park State Home, which was Oregon’s first institution for chronically ill and geriatric patients. In 1965 it was renamed the Columbia Park Hospital and Training Center; its role was changed to the care of mentally retarded adults. The facility closed in 1977, then sold to Judson Baptist College in the early 1980s. In 1993 it was sold to Columbia Gorge Community College.
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Ezra Meeker Oregon Trail Marker
The Dalles City Park, Fifth & Union Streets
This marker was placed by Ezra Meeker in the early 1900's. Meeker was an advocate for preserving the Oregon trail, and he came to The Dalles on a journey to re-traced the Oregon Trail, traveling by covered wagon pulled by a team of oxen. |
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Balch Hotel (1907)
40 South Heimrich St
Dufur, OR 97021
(541) 467-2277
The Balch Hotel was built in 1907 by Charles P. Balch, a local rancher and druggist owning approximately 1,600 acres adjoining Dufur. The bricks used were made on his ranch. It opened January 17, 1908 (look for a 100 year anniversary celebration next January!). Rooms cost $0.50 to $1.25, touting “hot and cold water in every room, electric lights and steam heat.” 18-inch-thick brick walls keep the building cool during the hot Dufur summers. The three story brick building has 20 bedrooms plus a suite on the third floor boasting a Mount Hood view and private bath with whirlpool tub. Each room is individually furnished with period antiques. |
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Wasco County Pioneer Association
The Association is a non-profit Oregon corporation; membership is open to anyone with an interest in early-Oregon history. The annual meeting is held in The Dalles on the first Saturday in May.
http://www.wascopioneers.org/
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Indian Shaker Church (1875)
Built by Henry Gulick, a Scottish immigrant who settled in the area in the 1890s. His wife Harriet, a local Wasco woman, was a member of the Indian Shaker movement, a unique mix of traditional and indigenous spiritual practices. The roof collapsed under snow in November 1996. North of the Shilo Inn, Jct. I-84 and U.S. 197, The Dalles. You can walk to the river side of the Shilo to view, but the buildings are not safe to enter. View from the exterior only. |
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Gitchell Building
Can be viewed from the 200/300 blocks of East First Street.
“The Times-Mountaineer” merged from two previous papers and was the direct descendant of the oldest newspaper in Eastern Oregon, which was published for a while in the Gitchell Building. This was “The Dalles Times,” which traced its lineage to the military paper published at Fort Dalles. The Dalles Chronicle was an upstart, published in competition with the Times-Mountaineer beginning in 1890 and ultimately supplanting it. The newspaper was founded amid a dispute over the city’s water service. View from the exterior only.
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Columbia Brewery (1867)
Established in 1867 by Charles Schanno. Heidelberg beer originated here in The Dalles. The brewery closed in 1916 when prohibition in Oregon took effect. Located at the foot of Brewery Grade on East 2nd. View from the exterior only. View from the exterior only. |
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 Sorosis Park & Veteran Memorial
This 15-acre park is the largest in The Dalles, and includes picnic area, playground, rose gardens, tennis court and walking trail. The Veteran’s Memorial is on the overlook point. The park was developed by an early-day women’s club. Sorosis is coined from the Latin word “soror” meaning “sister”. Located at the summit of Scenic Drive.
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Wasco Co. Courthouse (1914)
The current county courthouse is the latest of three courthouses. Built in 1914 at a cost of $179,645. Halls are finished with marble and exterior and interior walls are terra cotta tile. 511 Washington. (541) 296-6159 |
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The Dalles City Hall (1908)
The Dalles was incorporated in 1857, making it the third oldest incorporated city in Oregon. The city hall building was built in 1908 for $30,000, on a colonial style with stucco exterior and brick trim. 313 Court Street. 541-296-5481. |
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Mill Creek
Lewis and Clark applied the name “Que-neet Creek,” or “Que-nett,” to a small stream on the southern shore of the Columbia. Local indians told them the name meant “salmon trout.” Current name, derived from the establishment of a sawmill on the stream during the military occupation at Fort Dalles. |
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Klindt’s Booksellers (1870)
Established in 1870 by the Nickelsen family, this was the state’s second book store after J.K.Gill of Portland, and is now the oldest continuous one. In 1927, the Weigelt brothers bought it. Original wood floors and oak and plate glass display cases still used in this very active and busy retail bookstore. 315 E. 2nd St. (541)396-3355. |
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