The Grand Lodge Hotel
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Town or city | Forest Grove, Oregon |
Country | U.S. |
Owner | McMenamins Pubs & Breweries |
The Grand Lodge is a hotel and theatre in Forest Grove, Oregon, owned by McMenamins Pubs & Breweries. The building was originally constructed as a Masonic home in the 1920s,[1] and was briefly the site of an orphanage.[2] McMenamins became the custodian of the property in 1999,[3] renovating and reopening it as McMenamins Grand Lodge in 2000.[4]
History
In 1917, plans were developed for the Masonic and Eastern Star Home for the State of Oregon, and construction began in 1920.[5][6] It was established as a home for Masons and their families in need,[7] and began operations in 1922.[1] Initial construction costs were estimated at $245,000.[1] A smaller building, called the Children's Cottage, was built in 1926 to house orphans, but the orphanage closed in 1928 after conflict between the children and the elders.[citation needed]
Throughout the 1930s, the home struggled financially. The building suffered roof damage in 1962 after the
As of 2010, the Grand Lodge had 77 European-style rooms, and a historian on its staff.[2] The interior of the hotel – including walls, doors, posts, and ceilings – had been redecorated into a gallery reflecting the local history, "often in whimsical fashion".[2] In 2017, the McMenamins added 22 new rooms, upgraded 23 other rooms, and added a new bar.[6]
Facilities
The McMenamins Grand Lodge has 90 guestrooms and is known for its "quirky" character.[8] Each bedroom features unique decorations honoring a different literary author, with hand-painted headboards that bring their books to life.[9] In June 2022, Portland Monthly magazine reported that McMenamins Grand Lodge had "two restaurants, three bars, a hotel, a spa, a movie theatre, a disc golf course, and generally lush, walkable grounds."[4]
Events
In 2002, the hotel introduced a new summer concert series called "Grand Lodge Concerts in the Grove".[4][10] The lawn on the Grand Lodge property has a maximum capacity of 3,300.[4] In the past, the Grand Lodge hosted musical events such as the Sundown Grand ol' Country Festival and the American Music Festival.[10]
References
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "McMenamins - Grand Lodge History". www.mcmenamins.com. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Reed, Conner (June 17, 2022). "McMenamins Has Launched a New Concert Series in Forest Grove". Portland Monthly. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ "McMenamins Grand Lodge". March 5, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
- ^ a b Oregonian/OregonLive, Jamie Hale | The (January 31, 2017). "McMenamins Grand Lodge adds 22 rooms, new bar in Forest Grove". oregonlive. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Oregon Masonic and Eastern Star Home". The Grand Lodge of Oregon. Archived from the original on August 16, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lee, Julie. "Oregon Lodging: McMenamins Grand Lodge". 1859: Oregon's Magazine. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ a b Acker, Lizzy (December 3, 2021). "McMenamins will add a new outdoor concert venue to Forest Grove's Grand Lodge next summer". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
External links
- Media related to The Grand Lodge at Wikimedia Commons