One of the most interestingly unique aviation museums anywhere, the Tillamook Air Museum in western Oregon, has been closed after high winds tore off part of the roof of the Second World War airship hangar that houses its exhibits and infrastructure. The building, at the time the largest wooden structure in the world, is now being assessed for structural soundness in the wake of the storm on Dec. 16, one of a series of big weather events to hit the West Coast in the last couple of weeks. More rain and wind are in the forecast, making the assessment tricky, so there is no timeline on reopening and mounting fears about the future of the massive building. The full news release from the Port of Tillamook Bay is copied below.
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That’s a real shame. I’ve been there several times, it is a fun flight from Arlington, WA. We used to go at least once a year, but since the Erickson Collection has moved to Madras, OR., there isn’t as much to see there now. Also, the Cafe there is highly unpredictable. There is BBQ joint the space now, but they do a lot of catering, so the actual Cafe is frequently closed.