A storm tore open the roof of Tillamook's colossal blimp hangar. Will anyone save it? - oregonlive.com

The historic Tillamook blimp hangar in Oregon faces an uncertain future after a windstorm tore open its roof, exposing it to the elements. The Port of Tillamook Bay, which owns the hangar, has offered to sell it for $1 to anyone willing to preserve it, but repair estimates range up to $50 million. The hangar, completed in 1943, was once the world's largest free-standing wooden structure and housed Navy airships during World War II. Now, it houses the Tillamook Air Museum and other tenants, but the building is unsafe and needs significant repairs. The Port has been unable to find a sustainable business model for the hangar, and its annual revenue falls far short of the repair costs. The community is exploring various funding options, including a bond election and a capital campaign, but the hangar's future remains uncertain.