Arcade Hotel (Klamath Falls, Oregon)
| Arcade Hotel | |
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The Arcade Hotel building in 2011. | |
Interactive map of the Arcade Hotel area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Under renovation |
| Type | Hotel |
| Architectural style | Chicago School |
| Location | 1032 Main Street Klamath Falls, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 42°13′38″N 121°46′45″W / 42.22719°N 121.779073°W |
| Construction started | 1919 |
| Completed | May 1920 |
| Owner | Forefathers Capital |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | A.F. Heide |
The Arcade Hotel is a historic four-story building located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States. Opened in May of 1920, it is a prominent example of the Chicago Style. For 50 years the building served as a lodging hub, however; the Arcade fell into disrepair. As of 2025, the building is subject to preservation and redevelopment is aimed at reopening the Arcade as a boutique hotel.
History
Architect A. F. Heidel designed the 52-room Arcade, which was commissioned by two brothers, George and Christos Blanas for $40,000. Construction began immediately, and the building officially opened in May 1920.[1]
The Blanas brothers added another four story brick buildings into the rear of the Arcade in 1923 for another $20,000.
In 2012, the building owner, Daniel Ley told the Klamath Falls City Council that he had difficulties repairing the building, calling it a "slow renovation". The city would consider buying the property, although had deemed that the property was not worth the price.[2]
Preservation (2025-Present)
In 2025 the Klamath Falls Downtown Association (KFDA) announced that the association received at $200,000 grant, the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant (OMSRG). This grant was given to the KFDA to support rehabilitation and reopening of the Arcade Hotel. [3]
References
- ^ Klamath County Historical Society (July 2002). "The Arcade Hotel" (PDF). The Trumpeter. No. 64. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ Reporter, ANDREW CREASEY H&N Staff (2012-03-21). "Arcade Hotel 'a slow renovation'". Herald and News. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ^ Teece, Jim (2022-06-06). "KFDA Awarded $200,000 Revitalization Grant to Support Rehabilitation of the Arcade Hotel". Southern Oregon Business Journal. Retrieved 2026-03-18.