View Point Inn

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View Point Inn
View Point Inn 2007.05.04.jpg
The inn in 2007, from the lawn facing
the Columbia River Gorge
Location Corbett, Oregon
Coordinates 45°31′59″N122°14′55″W / 45.532949°N 122.248482°W / 45.532949; -122.248482
Built1924
Architect Carl L. Linde
NRHP reference No. 85000367
Added to NRHPFebruary 28, 1985
The view of the Gorge that gives the inn its name. View Point Inn view 2007.05.04.jpg
The view of the Gorge that gives the inn its name.

The View Point Inn, located in Corbett, Oregon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [1]

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In 2008, the inn was used in filming of prom scenes in the first film of the Twilight Saga film series.[ citation needed ] The exposure generated by the film was credited with giving the hotel and its restaurant a boost in business. [2]

In July 2011, the building's second floor was gutted by a fire, and its owners, Geoff Thompson and Angelo Simione, faced financial difficulties, [3] as the insurance on the building had lapsed. [4] In October 2013, plans were made to rebuild and reopen the historic structure, with work slated to begin the winter of 2013–2014. [4] Restore Oregon listed the inn on its 2012 list of Endangered Places; in December 2014 it reported that restoration was unlikely. [5]

In 2016, Heiner and Sheron Fruehauf purchased the Inn and began restoration. According to the owners, they anticipate reopening the Inn as a holistic health retreat in 2024. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Oregon National Register List" (PDF). Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. June 6, 2011. p. 29. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 9, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  2. ↑ Adams, Eric (November 9, 2009). "'Twilight' sequel anticipation brings MTV to View Point Inn". KGW. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  3. ↑ Bingham, Larry (July 15, 2011). "View Point Inn owners blame state Rep. Matthew Wand for woes, cite new plan to save the fire-damaged landmark". The Oregonian . Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  4. 1 2 Hachmann, Cari (October 3, 2013). "Owner says he'll rebuild View Point Inn; Geoff Thompson plans to repay debts when hotel reopens". Portland Tribune . p. A10. Archived from the original on November 9, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
  5. ↑ "View Point Inn, Corbett". Restore Oregon. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Coming 2024". The Healing Order. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
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