Hood River in Hood River County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Hood River Garage

1917

— City of Hood River Downtown Historic District —

Hood River Garage Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2017

1. Hood River Garage Marker

Inscription. In 1917, a modern Franklin touring car was delivered from Portland for the grand opening of the Hood River Garage. Similar one-story, concrete service garages proliferated throughout the Gorge after the Columbia River Highway was completed in 1916 from Portland to Hood River. The Hood River Garage served local automobile owners and travelers touring the new scenic highway. Later uses of the building included a grocery store, restaurant, and variety store.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 45° 42.58′ N, 121° 30.748′ W. Marker is in Hood River, Oregon, in Hood River County. Marker is at the intersection of Cascade Avenue and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Cascade Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Cascade Avenue, Hood River OR 97031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hotel Waucoma (a few steps from this marker); The Brosius Building (within shouting distance of this marker); OWR & N Company Railroad Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Eliot Building (about 300 feet away); LaFrance Building (about 300 feet away); The Hall Building (about

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300 feet away); Hood River Banking & Trust Company (about 300 feet away); Keir Medical Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hood River.

Hood River Garage and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2017

2. Hood River Garage and Marker

The marker is at the right corner.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.