Bowman Hotel, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Bowman Hotel is a three-story brick building completed in 1906 in Pendleton, Oregon, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It sits at the corner of South Main Street and Southwest Frazer Avenue within the town's historic district.
The building was constructed in 1906 after a house on the site burned down, following the American Renaissance style of the era. It served as a major stop for railroad travelers and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The hotel takes its name from Purl Bowman, a prominent local farmer and wool rancher who built it. The brick exterior and classical design reflect the American Renaissance style that defined early 20th-century architecture in the town.
The hotel is located near the train station and South Main Street, making it easy to reach on foot while exploring the historic downtown area. The building can be viewed from the outside, though it no longer operates as a hotel.
The building contains underground tunnels originally built in 1886 for Wells Fargo to move valuables from the train station to the bank's vault. During Prohibition, these tunnels became part of a secret speakeasy in the basement, accessible through a hidden passage concealed in a fireplace.
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