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Chinook Winds Casino Photograph Album, 1995-1996
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Siletz Culture Department
- Title
- Chinook Winds Casino Photograph Album
- Dates
- 1995-1996 (inclusive)19951996
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, including 1 photograph album
- Collection Number
- OrSlTCC Casino
- Summary
- The album documents the construction of the Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, Oregon.
- Repository
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Confederated Tribes of the Siletz, Tribal Cultural Collections
402 Government Hill Rd
Siletz, OR
97380
Telephone: 5414442450
robertk@ctsi.nsn.us - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- Collection materials are in English.
- Sponsor
- Funding for preparing this finding aid was provided through a grant rewarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Considerations for a casino operated by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians began in 1991 with Jessie Davis, a tribal council member, as one of the lead supporters. Following visits to other casinos, Davis recognized the financial benefits that would translate into community support and programs. Plans for building a casino in Salem near I-5 were rejected due to opposition from local bingo and poker establishments and Governor Barbara Roberts. Council members' second attempt in Lincoln City on re-acquired original reservation land was successful, with the bill signed into law on November 2, 1994. While a temporary establishment was opened in May 1995, the permanent facility was opened in June 1996. Later a golf course, the neighboring Shilo Inn, and vacant parcels were acquired for the present Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The album documents the construction of the Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Chinook Winds Casino Photograph Album, Siletz Tribal Cultural Collections, Siletz, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Casinos--Oregon
Geographical Names
- Lincoln City (Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photograph albums
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Erkenbeck, Maxine (creator)
- Erkenbeck, Vern (creator)