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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24H5_bennett-house_The-Dalles-OR.html
Built in 1899 for Alfred S. Bennett, this 2 1/2 story home is the largest, most elaborate and best preserved example of architecture showing the Queen Anne style in The Dalles.
Designed by C.H Crandall and built by Hansen Thompson, the building …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24F5_st-peters-church_The-Dalles-OR.html
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church was completed in 1898 in the Gothic Revival style. The steeple rises to a height of 176 feet and is surmounted by a cross and a six-foot tall cock weathervane. Stained glass windows, a tin ceiling cover embossed w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24F0_nickelsen-bookstore_The-Dalles-OR.html
The bookstore is a one-story brick building built in 1870 for Daniel M. and Joshua W. French as part of a large holding of property in The Dalles. Ingwert C. Nickelsen moved his bookstore and music business here in 1883, and it has been used for t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24EZ_wasco-county-courthouse-1914_The-Dalles-OR.html
The county dedicated this distinctive, classical-style building, the latest of three courthouses remaining in The Dalles, on October 3, 1914. The lot at 5th and Washington Streets cost $8,000; the furnishings cost $12,645; and final building expen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM249O_carnegie-library_The-Dalles-OR.html
Dedicated in September, 1910, this classical-style brick structure was one of many throughout Oregon and Washington constructed with grant assistance from the Carnegie Foundation during 1898-1916. In 1912, by contract with the Wasco County Court f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM249N_civic-auditorium_The-Dalles-OR.html
The Civic Auditorium, erected in 1921 through a $125,000 bond measure, was dedicated to local veterans of the First World War. Portland architects Houghtaling and Dougan designed the Civic in the Neo-Classical Revival style. This monumental buildi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM249F_umatilla-house_The-Dalles-OR.html
When this fine hotel was completed in 1857, it soon became nationally known for its architectural charm, lavish furnishings and fixtures and warm and gracious hospitality. This stately property was considered to be the finest hotel west of Chicago…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM249D_methodist-parsonage_The-Dalles-OR.html
Built in 1916, this modest residence is an example of the American Four Square style of architecture. It is a two-story wood frame building with a hip roof supporting a shed roof dormer facing the main elevation. The second floor windows are prima…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM249C_carlisle-house_The-Dalles-OR.html
This 1889 house is an outstanding example of the Queen Anne style. The two-story structure has a distinguishing wrap-around veranda with circular corner bay. The hip roof is accented by Stick Style gable brackets. The original basalt stone retaini…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM249A_foley-house_The-Dalles-OR.html
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…