Benton Hotel

The seven-story concrete and steel structure contains 120 rooms, featuring high ceilings, intricate cornices, and detailed window arrangements throughout the building.

Local Kiwanis club members initiated the hotel development in 1924, gathering 167 community members who contributed $90,000 toward the total construction cost of $250,000.

The hotel emerged as a response to Corvallis' need for modern accommodations, reflecting the growing expectations of comfort and hospitality in 1920s Oregon.

Located near Oregon State University and downtown Corvallis, the building continues to provide convenient access to local attractions and transportation hubs.

The structure incorporates fire-resistant materials such as tiled partitions and concrete floors, demonstrating advanced construction techniques of the 1920s.

Location: Oregon

Inception: 1925

Architects: Houghtaling & Dougan

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 44.56472,-123.26111

Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:31