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In article <1993Jan07.192227.5223@news.mentorg.com> mikelo@cecil.mentorg.com (Mike Lottridge) writes:
>There was a tv program about this a few days ago, but I missed it. 
>Supposedly, there's some point in Oregon where your ability to judge
>perspective and distance gets distorted (actually, I've noticed this
>after leaving McMenamins on occasion). Does anyone know what the story
>is here, and where this place is?

Ah, yes -- it takes me back.  I grew up in Grants Pass and my dad had is
business in Gold Hill for many years, so I've been by the place more than
once.

It was (and still is) the "House of Mystery".  It is just outside the town
of Gold Hill, between Rogue River and Central point (between Grants Pass and
Medford).  It was nearly burned out by the Gales Creek fire last year, but I
understand it was saved.

Take I-5 South to Gold Hill, use the north Gold Hill exit, cross the river
and head towards Gold Hill on the old Old Highway.  Follow the tourist trap
signs.  Watch for speed traps.  The HoM is a ways up Gales Creek Road
(I think that was the name of the road...)

Basically, its a tourist trap of the old school.  There's a house (cabin)
there that was build with all sorts of wierd angle and sloping floors to
present all sorts of optical illusions.  Your brain can get confused when
what the eyes present do not correlate with the rest of the senses.

It's wrapped in plenty of hockum for the marks and tried the Bermuda Triangle
and such, hence the "Oregon Vortex".  Mildly interesting and fun for the
kiddies.  There's (was?) a place next door where you can pay to pan for gold.

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