PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — Rainwater seeped into the cracked ceiling panels and plastered walls of the Vista House basement on Sunday.
The dripping water was collected in plastic bins placed atop historical exhibits and along public walkways as the Oregon landmark, which attracts more than 1 million visitors each year with its sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge, recently celebrated its 106th birthday.
Oregon State Parks spokesperson Stefanie Knowlton told KOIN 6 News that Vista House has suffered from continuous water damage since the building was dedicated on May 5, 1918.
“Water intrusion has plagued the Vista House from the year it was built,” Knowlton said. “When you add in the Columbia Gorge’s harsh, unrelenting weather, you start to understand the challenges of maintaining this historic structure.”
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Rainwater seeped into Vista house as the historic building celebrated its 106th birthday. (KOIN 6) -
Dehumidifier are used to drain the building’s excess moisture into its drinking fountains. -
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