The Eriksen Building
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 44° 03.592 W 121° 18.796
10T E 635096 N 4879905
The historic Eriksen Building built in 1916.
Waymark Code: WM8X0
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
Views: 11

Located in the northwest corner of the Wall Street and Oregon Avenue intersection

  
Marker Name: B24 - Pringle Block - The Eriksen Building
Marker Text: Although named for A.M. Pringle, it was Maurice Cashman who purchased the half-finished building and who is most associated with it Cashman turned the building into a premier retail space that housed several stores. Al Eriksen bought the building from Cashman in 1964, and established Bend’s first office supply store.
Built: 1916
This Heritage Walk plaque was donated in memory of Al Eriksen

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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