Welcome to the HIRVI Building – a cherished relic of Chiloquin's past and a vibrant symbol of its future revival. This iconic pre-WWII era commercial structure, standing proudly at the crossroads gateway into Chiloquin, has been a welcoming presence since its construction circa 1926. Now, it stands ready to embark on a remarkable comeback story, in a collaborative effort led by local building owners with funding support from Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Park and Recreation Department.
Upon completion of the restoration, the HIRVI Building will offer six professional office spaces and up to four unique retail spaces. These spaces, bathed in natural light from the building’s historic windows, will be available for lease in Fall 2024. This restoration endeavor is not merely a rejuvenation of a historic landmark; it's a pivotal step toward inspiring future investments and economic development in downtown Chiloquin.
If you're interested in securing retail or office space, please contact us using the form below. Join us in the exciting journey of bringing the HIRVI Building back to life and contributing to the vibrant future of downtown Chiloquin.
Named after its original builder, Jacob Hirvi Jr., an immigrant from Finland with a rich entrepreneurial history, the HIRVI Building has been a silent witness to the economic ebbs and flows of Chiloquin. Once a bustling hub that housed a variety of businesses, including Safeway, a drug store, The Golden Rule department store, US Bank, a pharmacy, Winema Real Estate, a beauty shop, a bookstore, the Red Cross, and The Klamath Tribes Administration office, the building has stood vacant for the past two decades, awaiting a renaissance.
Jacob Hirvi Jr.'s impact on the region extends beyond the HIRVI Building, encompassing various real estate development projects, such as the Elk Hotel in Klamath (later renamed the Winema Hotel).
In June 2022, Chiloquin Visions In Progress (CVIP) was awarded a $200,000 grant by Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, to aid in the restoration of the historic HIRVI Building in downtown Chiloquin.
This collaborative effort between CVIP, the City of Chiloquin, and the building owner marks a significant step towards the restoration and revitalization of the core block of historic downtown buildings. The grant will be instrumental in preserving the HIRVI Building's historical integrity.
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108 Chocktoot Street, Chiloquin, Oregon 97624, United States
