commercial buildings
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Tokeland Hotel
Tokeland, Washington
1885-1911
Built in 1885 and opened to guests in 1899, Tokeland Hotel is the oldest hotel in Washington. Today it offers 18 rooms in cozy, eclectic surroundings, along with a top-quality restaurant featuring local seafood and produce with a southern flair.
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Sally Lunn's House
Bath, England
1680
Dating from 1680, Sally Lunn's historic bakery still serves its world-famous Bath buns, along with other regional specialties. The kitchen used by Sally Lunn is preserved in a museum downstairs.
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The Grapes Pub
Liverpool, England
This small pub in Liverpool is best known for its association with the Beatles, who would often drink here after performing at the nearby Cavern Club (which did not serve alcohol).
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Court of Two Sisters
New Orleans, Louisiana
1832
Built in 1832 as a residence and run as a notions shop by two sisters beginning in 1886, the Court of Two Sisters is now a restaurant famed for its Jazz brunches, Creole dishes, and outdoor courtyard dining.
- Henry Building Portland, Oregon 1909
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Caffé Molise (Eagles Building)
Salt Lake City, Utah
1915-16
Now an upscale Italian restaurant called Caffé Molise, this Renaissance Revival brick building was constructed in 1915 as the Salt Lake City headquarters of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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Liberty Burger
Jackson, Wyoming
Offering unique burgers made with a variety of meat, fish, and veggies, Liberty Burger occupies a historic building and is furnished in a striking Art Nouveau style.
- John Jacob Astor Hotel Astoria, Oregon
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Teton Theater
Jackson, Wyoming
1941
This historic cinema of 1941 has been carefully restored and is now home to a pizzeria.
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Postal Building
Portland, Oregon
1900
Designed by Whidden & Lewis and built in 1900 for the Failing Estate, the Postal Building acquired its current name in 1927. Its Italian Renaissance style features ornate decoration on the facade and cornice.
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Gabriel-Will House
Dayton, Oregon
1885
This elegant Queen Anne home was built in 1885 by Christopher Taylor, who traveled west in 1847 with Joel Palmer, for his daughter. It has been renovated and is now available for rent on Airbnb.