The Caves and Chateau News + Events
Success Stories
Saving the Historic Features of the Chateau
Your support has helped us to build needed expertise and to strengthen the organization. As we begin planning for the first phase of the Capital Campaign, we will continue to depend on you. We strive to continue to earn your support.
Little D Restoration is nearly complete
Little D Before... Progress Little D After The restoration of Little D (Little Diner– a former staff cafeteria) – to become a community, meeting space and classroom, the first of the 4 phases of the full historic restoration of this National Historic Landmark Lodge is nearly complete. Once the full restoration of the Chateau is complete - the appliances will be…
Little D Gets an Upgrade
The Friends’ current project is the rehabilitation of Little D, the former staff dining area, located on the 2nd basement level. Built to feed the original cave guides, college students who worked here during the summer, Little D has never been available to the public and, since the end of the cave guide program, has essentially been unused. We’re rebuilding the kitchen, upgrading…
Oregon Caves Chateau – restoration has begun!
The Oregon Caves Historic District is a complex of significant rustic buildings built between 1922 and 1942 to accommodate guests and operations at the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve. While the buildings retain their character and unique integrity, the historic district needs a strong commitment of funding from private donors and foundations to show broad citizen support to ensure…
Trove of Monterey Furniture Discovered and Donated
After a visit to the Oregon Caves, Robert and Jill Wilson were cleaning out the home of Bob's mother after she passed away and realized she had a full bedroom of Monterey furniture including a very rare rocking chair. Jill said, " It was such a coincidence that I had asked to see a room at the Chateau on our visit. …
Chateau Restoration Campaign Underway
The Friends has launched a comprehensive capmaign to restore the Chateau to its original grandeur. We will be replacing light fixtures with faithful reproductions, restoring our collection of Monterey Furniture, and finalizing the complete restoration of our model room. Please read on to find out the details and see giving opportunities for the Campaign.
NPS to Undertake Life, Safety and Accessibility Upgrade at the Chateau
The National Park Service (NPS) has started the Environmental Assessment for the restoration of the Chateau. This is part of a phased planning process for a major Capital Campaign with an official kick off planned in 2013. The common goal is for the NPS to begin their Life, Safety and Accessibility restoration in 2016 at the same time the Friends…
Featured News Stories
The original Monterey Furniture collection - designed for movie stars like Clark Gable, Gene Autrey, and Will Rogers was purchased from Meier and Frank in Portland. For decades, the retail dynasty created by Aaron Meier…
Thanks to Christine Sherk from the Eugene Register-Guard for a special story about the amazing adventures at the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve. Enjoy a wonderful sense of history,…
The Friends’ current project is the rehabilitation of Little D, the former staff dining area, located on the 2nd basement level. Built to feed the original cave guides, college students who worked…
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The Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is the official birthplace of the View Master. Oregon inventor and photographer, William B. Gruber and the VP of the Postcard Division of…
An important part of our work is to gather and share memories and experiences of the Oregon Caves and Chateau. Please send us photos and stories of you and your…
The National Park Service (NPS) has started the Environmental Assessment for the restoration of the Chateau. This is part of a phased planning process for a major Capital Campaign with…
