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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Oregon’s High Desert.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

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

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(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.

Pilot Butte Inn image. Click for full size.

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 460 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.