View Point Inn Explained

View Point Inn
Location:Corbett, Oregon
Coordinates:45.5329°N -122.2485°W
Map Alt:Locator map
Built:1924
Architect:Carl L. Linde
Added:February 28, 1985
Refnum:85000367

The View Point Inn, located in Corbett, Oregon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

In 2008, the inn was used in filming of prom scenes in the first film of the Twilight Saga film series. The exposure generated by the film was credited with giving the hotel and its restaurant a boost in business.[2]

In July 2011, the building's second floor was gutted by a fire, and its owners, Geoff Thompson and Angelo Simione, faced financial difficulties,[3] as the insurance on the building had lapsed.[4] In October 2013, plans were made to rebuild and reopen the historic structure, with work slated to begin the winter of 2013–2014.[4] Restore Oregon listed the inn on its 2012 list of Endangered Places; in December 2014 it reported that restoration was unlikely.[5]

In 2016, Heiner and Sheron Fruehauf purchased the Inn and began restoration. According to the owners, they anticipate reopening the Inn as a holistic health retreat in 2024.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oregon National Register List. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. 29. June 6, 2011. October 22, 2014. June 9, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110609105953/http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/NATREG/docs/oregon_nr_list.pdf. dead.
  2. News: Adams. Eric. 'Twilight' sequel anticipation brings MTV to View Point Inn. KGW. November 9, 2009. October 21, 2013.
  3. News: Bingham. Larry. View Point Inn owners blame state Rep. Matthew Wand for woes, cite new plan to save the fire-damaged landmark. October 22, 2014. The Oregonian. July 15, 2011.
  4. News: Hachmann. Cari. Owner says he'll rebuild View Point Inn; Geoff Thompson plans to repay debts when hotel reopens. Portland Tribune. October 3, 2013. A10. October 21, 2013.
  5. Web site: View Point Inn, Corbett . . January 30, 2016.
  6. Web site: Coming 2024 . The Healing Order . 13 December 2023.