Rogue Elk Hotel

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Rogue Elk Hotel
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Rogue Elk Hotel
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Rogue Elk Hotel
Location in the United States
Location27390 OR 62, Trail, Oregon
Coordinates 42°39′44″N122°45′25″W / 42.66222°N 122.75694°W / 42.66222; -122.75694 Coordinates: 42°39′44″N122°45′25″W / 42.66222°N 122.75694°W / 42.66222; -122.75694
Area2.3 acres (0.93 ha)
Built1915 (1915)
Built byW.G. McDonald
ArchitectCharles Power
Architectural style Colonial Revival, Stick
NRHP reference No. 80003329
Added to NRHP22 February 1980 [1]

The Rogue Elk Hotel is a historic building in Trail, Oregon.

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Description and history

The hotel was constructed in 1915 by W.G. McDonald, a Canadian artist and his brothers. Designed by Charles Power it reflects Colonial Revival and Stick architectural styles. The Rogue Elk Inn held its grand opening on July 22, 1916, with an event attended by 200 Rogue River Valley residents. Notable guests have included Herbert Hoover, Zane Grey and Clark Gable. [2] In the 1950s McDonald died, his widow sold the building a period of decline began. [3] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. [4]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System  Rogue Elk Hotel (#80003329)". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. 13 March 2009.
  2. "What happened to the Rogue Elk Hotel?". Mail Tribune. Medford, OR. 22 Apr 2007. Archived from the original on 6 July 2018. Retrieved 9 Feb 2020.
  3. Corbin, Luana (Loffer) (5 Oct 2017). "As It Was: Restored hotel never returns to former glory". Jefferson Public Radio. Jefferson, OR. Retrieved 9 Feb 2020.
  4. Atwood, Kay (22 Feb 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Rogue Elk Hotel". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. Retrieved 9 Feb 2020. With 8 photos from 1916, c.1920, and 1979.