Shuttered Oregon chateau named among America’s ‘most endangered’ historic sites

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Shuttered Oregon chateau named among America’s ‘most endangered’ historic sites

The National Park Service closed the Oregon Caves Chateau in 2018 for a rehabilitation projectPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An almost century-old Oregon monument has been identified as a site that is in need of conservation.On Wednesday, the National Trust for Historic Preservation unveiled its 38th annual list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places — which included the Oregon Caves Chateau.Located in the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, the chateau was first built in 1938. The now-closed site was credited for boosting the Cave Junction area’s economy by offering overnight stays and dining options to guests.“The National Historic Landmark ..