Located at the entrance to Fort Stevens at the mouth of the Columbia River in Hammond, Oregon, the Officer's Inn Colonial Revival building was constructed in 1904 as living quarters for Army officers and their families.
The Officer’s Inn was built just after our victories in the Spanish-American War of 1898. America was suddenly a true World Power. Admiral Dewey had sunk the Spanish Armada at Manila. Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders stormed San Juan Hill. Army Officers were held on a pedestal, revered for their bravery and leadership. Our Army Officers and their families deserved the best, so the Officer’s Inn was built as a fitting and earned residence for them in 1904.
The Army Quartermaster Corps directed their architects to incorporate many classical design elements into U.S. Army Officer’s Quarters Design 120-E, including pressed tin ceilings, wrap-around porches, inset cupboards, elaborate fireplaces, and ornate staircases. Now listed on the National Register, the Officer's Inn retains much of its original splendor.
The Officers that lived here commanded Fort Stevens. The Fort was constructed during the Civil War to keep out the British! As America grew, so did the Fort. Gun batteries were installed during the Spanish-American war, WW1, and WW2. Much of this infrastructure remains for you to explore.
