Contributed by: Restore Oregon
Organization: Restore Oregon
Dated Posted: May 18, 2026
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Restore Oregon began providing support and historic preservation expertise to the Billy Webb Elks Lodge in 2020, when it was added to our Oregon’s Most Endangered Places program. When the unexpected major fire struck in 2021, we leaned in even more when Lodge leaders Lou McLemore and Deborah Roache’ vowed to rebuild and recenter this historic Lodge for their community.

Phase 2 of the construction work is beginning now because of incredible financial support from the philanthropic community, both locally and nationally. More to come as the work unfolds on the journey to reopen this iconic place in the 100th Anniversary year of the building’s construction!

Please read The Oregonian’s story by Janet Eastman. Or the press release issued with more details and history.