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

Foley House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

1. Foley House Marker

Inscription. This fine Colonial Revival house was built around 1909 by attorney W.H. Wilson, then sold to Pat Foley, manager of the Hotel Dalles. Presently known as the Colonial Building, the house is in excellent condition, with extremely crisp detailing. The central entrance is framed by colossal Tuscan columns surmounted by a pediment with a central semicircular windows. Pavilion porches flank the central projecting entrance surmounted by a continuous second floor balcony. The Foley House has been described as the most architecturally imposing residential building in The Dalles.

Erected by City of The Dalles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 45° 36.05′ N, 121° 11.104′ W. Marker is in The Dalles, Oregon, in Wasco County. It is on East 4th Street near Union Street, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 East 4th 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: Methodist Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlisle House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dalles City Hall 1908

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elks Temple (about 400 feet away); The Commodore (about 400 feet away); Second Wasco County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Gates Hotel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in The Dalles.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

2. Foley House

Foley House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

3. Foley House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.