Bend in Deschutes County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Pilot Butte Inn Site
Built: 1917
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2020
1. Pilot Butte Inn Site Marker
This is the site of the Pilot Butte Inn, which was known far and wide as an excellent small hotel. Built by Philips Brooks of the Brooks Mill Family, the Inn was the focal point for community activities for many years. A massive lava rock fireplace, wrought iron detailing and a six-foot-by seventy-foot plate glass window imported from France placed the inn in a class by itself. Over the years the Inn hosted many famous people, including Eleanor Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover. The Inn was demolished in 1973 after a long battle by local citizens to save it.Erected by Deschutes Historical Museum. (Marker Number B22.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Bend Heritage Walk series list.
Location. 44° 3.654′ N, 121° 18.747′ W. Marker is in Bend, Oregon, in Deschutes County. Marker can be reached from Northwest Wall Street near Northwest Newport Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eddie's Sales & Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Pilot Butte Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierson Blacksmith Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cozy Hotel (about 300 feet away); Deschutes County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Pringle Block (about 400 feet away); Bend Dam and Powerhouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bend.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2020
2. Pilot Butte Inn Site Marker
The marker is in the planted area to the left of the entrance.
Photographed By Unknown
3. Pilot Butte Inn
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
