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

Frazier Building

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

1. Frazier Building Marker

Inscription. This simple, one story Commercial Italianate style building was constructed in 1889 by Robert and Mary Sargent who then sold half interest in the building to Frank Frazier in 1890. Frazier purchased the remaining interest in the building in 1926 and held sole ownership until selling to George Stangler and son Jack in 1940. The building has been occupied by various retail stores and restaurants. Never an elaborate building, its historic character is now evident only in the slightly raised parapet panel which copied the false front wooden structures prevalent at the time the building was constructed.
Robert Sargent served the community as sheriff in 1876 and invested in various buildings in Pendleton, mostly the wood frame structures that preceded the more permanent brick buildings we now see in town. Frank Grazier and wife Kate, were both prominent Pendleton citizens, well known for a famous race horse that they owned.

Erected by City of Pendleton.

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

Location. 45° 40.259′ N, 118° 47.194′ W.

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Marker is in Pendleton, Oregon, in Umatilla County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Oregon.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Griggs & Tryon Bldg (here, next to this marker); Rivoli Theater (a few steps from this marker); Aura Goodwin Raley (a few steps from this marker); Temple-Martin Building (a few steps from this marker); Empire Meat Market (a few steps from this marker); Columbia Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Hendricks Building (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.

Frazier Building, on right, and Marker, to the right of the "OPEN" sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

2. Frazier Building, on right, and Marker, to the right of the "OPEN" sign

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.