The Dalles in Wasco County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Wasco County Courthouse 1914
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2017
1. Wasco County Courthouse 1914 Marker
Inscription.
Wasco County Courthouse 1914. . The county dedicated this distinctive, classical-style building, the latest of three courthouses remaining in The Dalles, on October 3, 1914. The lot at 5th and Washington Streets cost $8,000; the furnishings cost $12,645; and final building expenses totaled $159,000. Its beautiful halls are finished with marble and the non-combustible exterior and interior walls are of terra cotta tile. Doors and window frames came fully assembled from the Doernbecker Factory in Portland. County offices currently located in the courthouse include the Circuit and District Courts, the County Clerk and Tax Assessor, and County Judge.
The county dedicated this distinctive, classical-style building, the latest of three courthouses remaining in The Dalles, on October 3, 1914. The lot at 5th and Washington Streets cost $8,000; the furnishings cost $12,645; and final building expenses totaled $159,000. Its beautiful halls are finished with marble and the non-combustible exterior and interior walls are of terra cotta tile. Doors and window frames came fully assembled from the Doernbecker Factory in Portland. County offices currently located in the courthouse include the Circuit and District Courts, the County Clerk and Tax Assessor, and County Judge.
Erected by City of The Dalles.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is October 3, 1914.
Location. 45° 35.982′ N, 121° 11.027′ W. Marker is in The Dalles, Oregon, in Wasco County. Marker is on Washington Street near East 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 Washington Street, The Dalles OR 97058, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civic Auditorium
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
