‘This house is a national treasure’: Goonies house brought back to life
Apr 26, 2025, 5:00 AM | Updated: 4:52 pm
FILE - In this undated photo provided by RETO Media is the house featured in the Steven Spielberg film "The Goonies" in Astoria, Ore. (RETO Media via AP, File)
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Great news for fans of The Goonies—renovations have begun on the iconic house from the 1985 film, with Emmy-winning production designer James Pearse Connelly leading the project.
The classic and beloved film was largely shot in Astoria, Oregon, where the house still stands today. Connelly joined “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio to discuss progress with some lifelong Goonies fans.
“I got linked up with this guy named Behman Zakeri,” said Connelly. “He owns the Goonies house, and through a friend of our friend, he was looking for a production designer to restore the house back to the way it was in the movie.”
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Connelly is working closely with members of the original film crew to ensure authenticity. He’s consulted Rick Carter, the film’s original art director—known for his work on major blockbusters like Jurassic World—as well as Linda De Sena, who was responsible for decorating the entire house in the movie.
From sourcing original materials to uncovering where every piece came from, Connelly is committed to bringing the house back to life exactly as fans remember it.
“Well, this house is a national treasure,” said Co-host Spike O’Neill. “I so much appreciate the care and the professionalism you’re bringing.”
Listen to the full conversation below.
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