Bend Hardware Building
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 44° 03.478 W 121° 18.797
10T E 635099 N 4879694
The historic Bend Hardware Building built in 1918.
Waymark Code: WM8TB
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/11/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
Views: 16

Located at 856 NW Bond.

  
Marker Name: B9 - Bend Hardware Building
Marker Text: Partners Floyd Dement and George Childs started a hardware business in 1912 and relocated to this building in 1918. The two worked together until 1935 when they had a falling out and dissolved their partnership. Neither one ventured too far, however; they operated their separate businesses next door to one another for several years.
Built: 1918
This Heritage Walk plaque was donated by Paul & Donna Davis

Historic Topic: Modern Age 1900 to date

Group Responsible for placement: Historical Society

Marker Type: City

Region: Central Oregon

County: Deschutes

State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed

Web link to additional information: Not listed

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