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Timberline Lodge

Timberline Lodge is a historic mountain lodge located on Mount Hood in Oregon. Built during the Great Depression by the Works Progress Administration, it showcases the work of local artisans. The lodge was officially dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1937. Timberline Lodge is situated about 60 miles east of Portland, Oregon.

1936: Construction Begins on Timberline Lodge

Construction of Timberline Lodge began in 1936 as a Works Progress Administration project.

September 28, 1937: Dedication of Timberline Lodge

On September 28, 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated Timberline Lodge.

February 4, 1938: Timberline Lodge Opens to the Public

On February 4, 1938, Timberline Lodge opened to the public after some interior details were finished.

1938: Construction of Timberline Lodge Completed

The construction of Timberline Lodge was completed in 1938.

November 1939: Magic Mile Chairlift Opens at Timberline Lodge

The Magic Mile chairlift at Timberline Lodge opened in November 1939.

1941: 'Jingle Belles' Filmed at Timberline Lodge

The film 'Jingle Belles' was shot at Timberline Lodge in 1941.

1952: 'Bend of the River' Filmed at Timberline Lodge

The film 'Bend of the River' was shot at Timberline Lodge in 1952.

1955: Timberline Lodge Closes

Timberline Lodge closed in 1955 after a series of operators were unable to maintain it.

1960: Kohnstamm Family Turns Profit at Timberline Lodge

The Kohnstamm family started generating a profit from Timberline Lodge in 1960, coinciding with the rise in skiing's popularity.

1960: 'All the Young Men' Filmed at Timberline Lodge

The film 'All the Young Men' was shot at Timberline Lodge in 1960.

1973: 'Lost Horizon' Filmed at Timberline Lodge

The film 'Lost Horizon' was shot at Timberline Lodge in 1973.

1980: Timberline Lodge Featured in 'The Shining'

In 1980, Timberline Lodge served as the exterior of the Overlook Hotel in Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation of Stephen King's novel 'The Shining'.

1982: Director Boris Sagal Dies in Accident at Timberline Lodge

Director Boris Sagal died in an accident on the set of the miniseries 'World War III' at Timberline Lodge in 1982.

1991: 'Ski School' Filmed at Timberline Lodge

The film 'Ski School' was shot at Timberline Lodge in 1991.

1993: 'Hear No Evil' Filmed at Timberline Lodge

The film 'Hear No Evil' was shot at Timberline Lodge in 1993.

April 21, 2006: Richard Kohnstamm, Savior of Timberline Lodge, Dies

Richard Kohnstamm, known for saving Timberline Lodge, died at the age of 80 on April 21, 2006.

2014: 'Wild' Filmed at Timberline Lodge

The film 'Wild' was shot at Timberline Lodge in 2014.

2017: Inaugural Overlook Film Festival Held at Timberline Lodge

The first Overlook Film Festival was held at Timberline Lodge in 2017.

April 18, 2024: Fire at Timberline Lodge

On April 18, 2024, a fire broke out at Timberline Lodge, requiring response from multiple fire agencies.