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The refurbished building re-opened in 2005, with a completely remodeled interior showing the true form that it had when it was created. The information desk inside is now fully staffed. There are stairs leading up to the top of Vista House that will provide an eager individual with breathtaking views of Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington to the west. |
The refurbished building re-opened in 2005, with a completely remodeled interior showing the true form that it had when it was created. The information desk inside is now fully staffed. There are stairs leading up to the top of Vista House that will provide an eager individual with breathtaking views of Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington to the west. |
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Looking to the east down a long stretch of the [[Columbia River Gorge]], [[Beacon Rock State Park|Beacon Rock]] is visible in the background, along the [[Washington]] side of the gorge. A sign on the Oregon side opposite Beacon Rock states that it is the second largest "free standing" [[monolith]] in the world next to the [[Rock of Gibraltar]]. |
Looking to the east down a long stretch of the [[Columbia River Gorge]], [[Beacon Rock State Park|Beacon Rock]] is visible in the background, along the [[Washington]] side of the gorge. A sign on the Oregon side opposite [[Beacon Rock]] states that it is the second largest "free standing" [[monolith]] in the world next to the [[Rock of Gibraltar]]. |
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* ''See also:'' [[Interstate 84 (west)|Interstate 84]] |
* ''See also:'' [[Interstate 84 (west)|Interstate 84]] |
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Revision as of 20:36, 29 November 2007
Crown Point is the name of a spectacular promontory on the Columbia River Gorge and an associated state park in Oregon. It is located in eastern Multnomah County, approximately 15 mi (24 km) east of Portland. Crown Point is the best known of the scenic lookouts along the Columbia River Highway, providing a panoramic view of the Columbia River.
The Crown Point Vista House was built in 1916 as a fine dining restaurant. Construction costs totaled over $100,000, adjusted for inflation that would be nearly 2 million dollars today. The restaurant might have failed for many reasons. America was struggling with national economic depression at the time, and this expensive restaurant was in a secluded location.
Fortunately, while the restaurant failed the building succeeded in attracting many travelers seeking a public restroom and amazing view. Its beautiful marble interior and brass fixtures led Oregonians to label the structure "The Golden Toilet" or "The $100,000 Outhouse". Many Oregonians still refer to this building by those names. Over the years many other commercial ventures failed at this site, eventually it was neglected and fell into disrepair.
The refurbished building re-opened in 2005, with a completely remodeled interior showing the true form that it had when it was created. The information desk inside is now fully staffed. There are stairs leading up to the top of Vista House that will provide an eager individual with breathtaking views of Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington to the west.
Looking to the east down a long stretch of the Columbia River Gorge, Beacon Rock is visible in the background, along the Washington side of the gorge. A sign on the Oregon side opposite Beacon Rock states that it is the second largest "free standing" monolith in the world next to the Rock of Gibraltar.
- See also: Interstate 84
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