Rogue Elk Hotel
The Rogue Elk Hotel is a historic building in Trail, Oregon.
Description and history
The hotel was constructed in 1915 by W.G. McDonald, a Canadian artist and his brothers. Designed by Charles Power it reflects Colonial Revival and Stick architectural styles. The Rogue Elk Inn held its grand opening on July 22, 1916, with an event attended by 200 Rogue River Valley residents. Notable guests have included Herbert Hoover, Zane Grey and Clark Gable. In the 1950s McDonald died, his widow sold the building a period of decline began. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
See also
References
- ^ "National Register Information System – Rogue Elk Hotel (#80003329)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "What happened to the Rogue Elk Hotel?". Mail Tribune. Medford, OR. April 22, 2007. Archived from the original on July 6, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ Corbin, Luana (Loffer) (October 5, 2017). "As It Was: Restored hotel never returns to former glory". Jefferson Public Radio. Jefferson, OR. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ Atwood, Kay (February 22, 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Rogue Elk Hotel". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. Retrieved February 9, 2020. With 8 photos from 1916, c. 1920, and 1979.
External links
Media related to Rogue Elk Hotel at Wikimedia Commons- abandonedplaygrounds (November 23, 2018). "Rogue Elk Hotel historic property 99 years old — Abandoned, vacant but now for sale". abandonedplaygrounds.com.
- Negus, Jennifer. "The Rogue Elk Hotel – Trail Oregon". Road Trippin' With Jen.
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