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American Inn (1905) a while ago
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The 3-story American Inn was built by the Exposition for the Exposition, and was the only hotel located inside the Expo's grounds. It sat at the western edge of the grounds. The rates were fixed by the Expo for the duration of the Fair (price-gouging was a concern).

The Inn is seen here on the "shores" of Guild's Lake, around the southern half of which the Expo was centered. I say "shores" because Guild's Lake was really more akin to, say, Oak's Bottom, than an actual lake. Prior to the selection of Guild's Lake as the location for the Expo, there were concerns that the lake would completely dry up over the summer, but it was revealed that the lake kept a healthly 2 feet even in the dryest, hottest months.
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1905 Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition, popular places, Demolished Buildings of PDX.
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