Pendleton in Umatilla County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Griggs & Tryon Bldg

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

1. Griggs & Tryon Bldg Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This skinny little building (only 17' wide) was built by Frank Griggs and J. Tryon as a confectionary and cigar store. When the Rivoli Theatre opened up next door they changed the name of their little shop t the the "Rivoli Cigar Store and Fountain." The Rivoli Cigar Store advertised the sale of Elk Horn brand Mineral Water, Lime Rickey and Ginger Ale, which were all bottled at the Roesch Brewery in Pendleton during Prohibition. After the demise of the Rivoli Theatre next door, the building became a bar, and the glass front by was walled over. The last bar finally closed in the 1980's. In 2003, the façade was restored to resemble the original.

Erected by City of Pendleton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.

Location. 45° 40.255′ N, 118° 47.192′ W. Marker is in Pendleton, Oregon, in Umatilla County. Marker is on South Main Street near Southwest Emigrant Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 349 South Main Street, Pendleton OR 97801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rivoli Theater (here, next to this marker); Frazier Building (here, next to this marker); Empire Meat Market (a few steps from this marker); Temple-Martin Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Aura Goodwin Raley (within shouting distance of this marker); Hendricks Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbia Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Triple Nickles (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pendleton.

Griggs & Tryon Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

2. Griggs & Tryon Building and Marker

The marker is to the left of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.