The Dalles in Wasco County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Gates Hotel

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

1. Gates Hotel Marker

Inscription. Colonel Ned H. Gates, often known as “Father of The Dalles,” built this building in 1870. Colonel Gates was active in the organization of The Dalles by surveying the original plat and drafting the city’s charter which was presented to the Oregon Territorial Legislature. The charter was adopted in June 8, 1857. This Italianate-style building once had a cast iron front, and was used as a hotel for many years.

Erected by City of The Dalles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 45° 36.124′ N, 121° 11.081′ W. Marker is in The Dalles, Oregon, in Wasco County. It is on Union Street near East 2nd Street (Business U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 Union Street, The Dalles OR 97058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Cascade Range,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Second Wasco County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Downtown The Dalles (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dalles Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Lemke Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Umatilla House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dalles City Hall 1908 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Commodore (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in The Dalles.

Gates Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

2. Gates Hotel and Marker

The marker is in the middle of the wall between the windows.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

3. Gates Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 415 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.