Bathhouses
TURKISH BATHS
319 SW Pine Street Portland OR
Inside Multnomah Hotel, presently as of 2023 is the Embassy Suites
Not much is mentioned about the Turkish baths at the hotel. A book written in 1997 by Cait Curtain entitled The Grand Lady of Fourth Avenue - Portland’s Historic Multnomah Hotel does not mention the baths. However, in the local newspaper, there are mentions.
Below ad in June 11, 1920 The Oregonian
By July 1920 – the ads ceased and there is no indication of any time the baths closed.
Below ad in May 16, 1920 The Oregonian
citations & references:
Per A Curious and Peculiar People book by David Grant Kohl, writing about the Multnomah Hotel: He also states that “Also conveniently located in this full service hotel were Turkish Baths, operating as a sperate business from the services offered to hotel guests.”