The Geiser Grand Hotel is a historic hotel located in Baker City, Oregon. The hotel was known as the "Queen of Mines" during the Gold Rush of Oregon and was described as being the finest hotel between Portland, Oregon and Salt Lake City. It houses the third elevator west of the Mississippi.
The hotel was built in the Italianate Victorian Architecture style and was designed by John Bennes. Originally named Hotel Warshauer for hotel proprietor Louis F Cook. The hotel opened in 1889. Originally the hotel was owned by the Baker Brothers and sold to Mr. Geiser in 1900.
The famous dining room boast a beautiful stained glass ceiling and is surrounded by incredible crystal chandeliers. My dear friends Rich and Kristi joined me for an afternoon cocktail and an early dinner a few weekends ago. We all wondered if those tables could speak what would they say about the people over the years that visited. I bet they all knew were the "Gold" was!
I really enjoyed taking photographs both in color and black and white. The details around every corner were designed for artists and photographers. The mahogany staircase leads upstairs to the solarium above and guest suites. The master craftsmanship was everywhere.
The intricate cut glass of the chandeliers creates light reflection everywhere. The cut glass crystals are amazing and the color. The hotel is listed on the National Historic Trust Preservation and received the
Honor Award for Excellence in Historic Presevation.
Kristi, Rich and I enjoyed lunch in the adjoining bar. Just a fabulous weekend with "Best" Friends.
Oregon is a gem....take a break and visit a location you have never been! Check out my "Black and White" photos of the hotel in my Fine Art America Store located to the left on the blog.....
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Have a Wonderful Day!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake
Ceiling of the Geiser Hotel Dining Room.
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