The Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay will close this summer while crews repair the building’s roof and promenade deck. Oregon Parks and Recreation officials say the viewing area around the center will also be closed during the project.
The 1956 building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will get a replacement of its original roofing membrane, drains and fixes for existing leaks. Construction could start as early as Aug. 1 and is expected to finish by the end of October. The center will stay open until work begins.
Whale watching will still be available at nearby viewpoints, including the turnout north of the center, Boiler Bay, Rocky Creek and Cape Foulweather.