One of three remaining historic hotels in downtown Corvallis, the Hotel Corvallis is a fine example of Italian Renaissance architecture executed in brick with cast "stone" ornamentation. The building has functioned as a hotel since its opening in 1927. (Corvallis experienced considerable growth in the 1920's.) The hotel was built to replace the wooden Occidental building, thus continuing a hotel tradition in the locality since 1880. The location of the hotel is vital to the historic downtown core of Corvallis.
Built in 1907. Simplified Romanesque Style. Only example in Corvallis' business district although examples do exist on the OSU Campus. The building served as a bank continuously from 1907 to 1957. It has also served as Benton County National Bank, First Corvallis Bank, First National Bank of Oregon, and Citizen's Bank of Corvallis. Other businesses in the building included a drug store, shoe repair, barber shop, and turkish baths in the basement.
Built in 1885. Leased to Skiptons and J. L. Johnson. In 1905, the stable closed because automobiles diminished the need for horses, buggies, and wagons. The building was remodeled into a furniture store. The only brick livery stable in Corvallis.
The Majestic Theatre was the leading theatre house in Corvallis until the Whiteside Theatre was erected in 1922; then it became the second largest theatre and the main stage for major theatrical productions. It operated as a theatre for almost 70 years before its closure in 1982.
The Taylor Building is a relatively intact example of a Corvallis Commercial building built shortly after the turn of the century and is one of only several commercial buildings from this time period which as not been severely altered. The other buildings, include the Harding Building, The S.L. Kline Building, and the Benton County State Bank Building.
