The Mt. Hood Towne Hall has always been the center of its community first as a school and later as a thriving community center. For nearly 100 years this dear old building has served us well. By reading below you can get some idea of the building's journey.
Mt. Hood School (1914~1961)
- The spot where the Towne Hall now stands was originally home to a indian village
- The Mt. Hood School was designed and built by Lou Baldwin. Completed in December of 1914, it cost only $4,850.
- The school originally had only two rooms but was expanded in two additions until it reached it's current size.
- The building served as an elementary school from 1915 until it was closed due to district consolidation in 1961.
- The building was privately owned by the Dougherty's and served as a church until it was bought by the Hood River County Board of Commissioners in 1973.
- The purchase of the Mt. Hood School was meant to provide a social gathering place and community center for upper Hood River Valley residents. A volunteer association formed to administer property management duties for the county and the building's name was changed to the Mt. Hood Towne Hall.
Mt. Hood Towne Hall (1973~2005)
- For the past 32 years, the Mt. Hood Towne Hall has served as a community and recreation center for the upper valley and been maintained by their volunteer Board of Directors.
The Towne Hall/Mt. Hood School Through the Ages
Mt. Hood School 1930's Mt. Hood Towne Hall 2005 A Historic Building