Gates Hotel
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Volcanoguy
N 45° 36.112 W 121° 11.082
10T E 641567 N 5051416
Sign about the old Gates Hotel in The Dalles. It is one of many building history signs in The Dalles.
Waymark Code: WM6W62
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2009
Views: 3
Marker Name: Gates Hotel
Marker Text: Colonel Ned H. Gates, often known as “Father of The Dalles,” built this building in 1870. Colonel Gates was active in the organization of The Dalles by surveying the original plat and drafting the city’s charter which was presented to the Oregon Territorial Legislature. The charter was adopted in June 8, 1857. This Italianate-style building once had a cast iron front, and was used as a hotel for many years.
Historic Topic: Modern
Group Responsible for placement: State
Marker Type: City
Region: Central
Beaver Board Link: None
Web Link: http://www.wasco-history.r9esd.k12.or.us/comm/td/tdtours/
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