FRIENDS OF VISTA HOUSE

Cause Area

  • Arts & Culture
  • Board Development
  • Community
  • Computers & Technology
  • Education & Literacy

Location

40700 E HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAYPO BOX 204CORBETT, OR 97019 United States

Website:

http://www.vistahouse.com
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Mission Statement

...to steward, preserve and protect the historic VISTA HOUSE at Crown Point State Park by developing and enhancing interpretive and educational programs that foster a better understanding of VISTA HOUSE, Oregon's pioneers, the Historic Columbia River Highway and Gorge in partnership with Oregon State Parks.

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VISTA HOUSE is a National Landmark and Oregon State Park and Oregon's premier historic icon built along the Historic Columbia River Highway in 1918 as a rest stop, observation point and tribute to Oregon's pioneers. Magestically located on Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge, 733 feet above the River, it is one of the most visited sites in Oregon and the Northwest, hosting over 1 million visitors from around the world each year.

Friends of Vista House (FOVH) was established in 1988 by a group of dedicated community volunteers to steward and protect Vista House for future generations. FOVH is a "Friends" organization partnering with the Oregon State Parks Department (OPRD) to provide visitor services and amenities.

To sustain the organization, FOVH operates a unique interpretive gift store which features local artisans and handcrafted wares that promote the area's history, pioneers, flora and fauna. FOVH also operates an espresso cafe. Both these operations are in the lower level of the building.

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