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

U.S. Post Office & Courthouse

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

1. U.S. Post Office & Courthouse Marker

Inscription. This brick building was constructed in 1916 by the Federal Government and has been in continuous use as a Post Office and Courthouse since that time. The structure was dedicated as the John F. Kilkenny United States Courthouse and Post Office on October, 17, 1984 for the noted Pendleton lawyer and longtime Federal District and Circuit Court Judge. Typical of many civic projects of the time, the building was designed in the American Renaissance style. The first story of the building visually provides a heavy base for the upper stories, the brick wall surfaces deeply textured to suggest stone. Shallow pilasters with stone bases and capitals at the two upper stories suggesting classical columns, the rounded arched openings on the buildings facade, and the balustrade at parapet level are all characteristic of the style.
The symmetry and classical elements of the style create a feeling of monumentality and permanence appropriate to civic structures. The confidence in the government inspired by public buildings of this type must have seemed particularly important at a time when the front page of the newspaper was devoted

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almost entirely to the developments of the First World War.

Erected by City of Pendleton.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 17, 1984.

Location. 45° 40.271′ N, 118° 47.287′ W. Marker is in Pendleton, Oregon, in Umatilla County. It is at the intersection of Southwest Dorion Avenue and Southwest 1st Street, on the left when traveling west on Southwest Dorion Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 Southwest Dorion Avenue, 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: The Empire Block (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct

U.S. Post Office & Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

2. U.S. Post Office & Courthouse and Marker

The marker is around the left corner of the building, barely visible.

line); Kathleen McClintock 1907-1998 (about 400 feet away); Frazier Building (about 400 feet away); Columbia Hotel (about 400 feet away); Griggs & Tryon Bldg (about 400 feet away); Rivoli Theater (about 400 feet away); Brown Building (about 400 feet away); Aura Goodwin Raley (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pendleton.

U.S. Post Office & Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

3. U.S. Post Office & Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.