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
Inscription.
Pilot Butte Inn Site. Built: 1917. 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.
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 at or near this postal address: 1133 Northwest Wall Street, Bend OR 97701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
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 159 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
