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Oregon's most endangered historic lodge has been closed since 2018. Saving it could cost $40M
Oregon's most endangered historic lodge has been closed since 2018. Saving it could cost $40M
Oregon's most endangered historic lodge has been closed since 2018. Saving it could cost $40M

Published on: 11/10/2026

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Despite years of effort by preservation groups, the long-shuttered 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, was named as one of the country’s Most Endangered Historic Places last year.The lobby and other rooms in the 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, are being restored as seen in 2026.Original materials used in the Oregon Caves Chateau have been wrapped for protection, as seen in this 2026 photo of the main lobby.The lobby fireplace wall is made of marble.Despite years of effort by preservation groups, the long-shuttered 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, was named as one of the country’s Most Endangered Historic Places last year.A wooden staircase provides access from the lobby to the third and fifth floors. Oak treads rest on pairs of notched log stringers, while peeled madrone balustrades.Despite years of effort by preservation groups, the long-shuttered 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, was named as one of the country’s Most Endangered Historic Places last year.Despite years of effort by preservation groups, the long-shuttered 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, was named as one of the country’s Most Endangered Historic Places last year.Despite years of effort by preservation groups, the long-shuttered 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, was named as one of the country’s Most Endangered Historic Places last year.Port Orford-cedar bark looks shaggy, and has weathered from brown to grayish.Despite years of effort by preservation groups, the long-shuttered 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, was named as one of the country’s Most Endangered Historic Places last year.Despite years of effort by preservation groups, the long-shuttered 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, was named as one of the country’s Most Endangered Historic Places last year.Despite years of effort by preservation groups, the long-shuttered 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, was named as one of the country’s Most Endangered Historic Places last year.The red bar stools were in place around the ice cream shop counters in 2025.The stairs in 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau are being restored as seen in 2026. The dress hanging for the light fixture is a reference to the ghost Elizabeth.The stairs in 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau are being restored as seen in 2026. The dress hanging for the light fixture is a reference to the ghost Elizabeth.The lobby and other rooms in the 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, are being restored as seen in 2026.A wooden staircase provides access from the lobby to the third and fifth floors. Oak treads rest on pairs of notched log stringers, while peeled madrone balustrades.The lobby and other rooms in the 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, are being restored as seen in 2026.The lobby and other rooms in the 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, are being restored as seen in 2026.The lobby and other rooms in the 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, are being restored as seen in 2026.The lobby and other rooms in the 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, are being restored as seen in 2026.The lobby and other rooms in the 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau, a six-story hotel outside southern Oregon’s Cave Junction, are being restored as seen in 2026.The dining room in the 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau is being restored as seen in 2026.The ice cream shop in the 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau is being restored as seen in 2026.The dining room in the 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau is being restored as seen in 2026.The third floor coffeeshop is noted for its birch and maple counters that complement the original soda fountain. Stainless steel stools with red vinyl seats once line the service area.The dining room in the 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau is being restored as seen in 2026.The dining room in the 1934 Oregon Caves Chateau is being restored as seen in 2026.Wall framing and a floor remain in the hallway to the guest rooms in 2026.People claim this room is haunted by a woman named Elizabeth.The six-story 1934 rustic hotel used steam radiator heating. The cast-iron radiators are stored on a lower level as seen in this 2026 photo.Ceiling and wall frames were exposed to restore the chateau.Ceiling and wall frames were exposed to restore the chateau.

Oregon has three great rustic lodges designed to welcome visitors to a protected natural landmark: Timberline Lodge inside Mount Hood National Forest, Crater Lake Lodge on the rim of the caldera in Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Caves Chateau near the ancient marble cave system in the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/travel/2026/11/this-historic-oregon-lodge-has-been-closed-for-years-and-saving-it-could-cost-40m.html

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