That Oregon Life · Stories & discoveries
Architecture
Explore Architecture stories, features, and local discoveries from That Oregon Life.
More Architecture stories
Keep exploring
Architecture
Historic “Twilight” Location Finally Getting New Life After Devastating 2011 Fire
Yes, I was a Twilight fan. I'm not going to say I was a "Twi-Hard" by any means, but in my 20's I enjoyed the books immensely. I also may have seen every movie in the…
Stay In This Real Life Hobbit Home In Oregon
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a hobbit house like Frodo and Bilbo do in Lord Of The Rings? One couple in Oregon decided to find out and built a…
Haunting Photos of Abandoned Oregon Houses That Have Been Lost to Time
Perhaps I find beauty in decay. Maybe I'm fascinated by history. Even more so, perhaps I'm just compelled to document what's disappearing from our state or already gone. Each property begs the questions: What did people…
12 Unique Places to Stay for Fun Themed Oregon Lodging
Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I wish this mundane, run-of-the-mill hotel was more awesome"? Maybe you're wishing for someplace more retro, more treehouse, more Airstream, more historical. More SOMETHING. Look no further. We've got your…
Filmmaker Shows Off Oregon’s Gorgeous Lighthouses In New Documentary
Every year people flock to the Oregon coast to take in the scenic vistas, hike the wild coastal forests, go whale watching, and visit Oregon's historic lighthouses. Oregon filmmaker Matt Cook wanted to share his love…
The Unsolved Mystery of the Oldest Standing Structure in Oregon
It could single-handedly rewrite Oregon's known history, and you can visit this extraordinary structure. Exactly how old is the partially decayed hand-hewn log cabin and who built it? There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the…
Oregon’s Cannery Pier Hotel And Spa Has One Of The Best Coastal Views In The State
Jutting out 600 feet into the mighty Columbia River on the Oregon Coast, the Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa has one of the most stunning views Oregon has to offer. Every inch of this luxury hotel,…