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

Brown Building

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

1. Brown Building Marker

Inscription. The Elks Club had this building constructed in 1919 as Lodge #288. The first floor served as commercial space, the second and third floors as the lodge and the fourth floor as residences while the basement was a pool hall and bowling hall. A grand staircase was constructed for access to the basement from a once prominent South entrance. Many parties and balls were held in the grand ballroom. Following the relocation of the Elks Club in the 1960's, the building continued its commercial character at the street level, while the upper floors converted into 23 apartments. With renovations of the exterior in 2006-2007, the Brown Building has been restored closely to its original character. The interior apartments were reappointed in 2006, providing additional market-level accommodations in downtown Pendleton. The building is the only architectural example of the Chicago School Revival Style in Pendleton. Notice the faux clock above the North entrance of the building.

Erected by City of Pendleton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce

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Location. 45° 40.336′ N, 118° 47.324′ W. Marker is in Pendleton, Oregon, in Umatilla County. It is on Southwest Court Avenue near Southwest 1st Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Southwest Court 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: Milarkey-Murphy Bldg (within shouting distance of this marker); State Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milarkey Building (about 300 feet away); Jackson Sundown (about 400 feet away); Kathleen McClintock 1907-1998 (about 400 feet away); The Peoples Warehouse (about 400 feet away); Chief Clarence T. Burke (about 400 feet away); Club Cigar Saloon (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map

North entrance to the Brown Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

2. North entrance to the Brown Building and Marker

of all markers in Pendleton.

Brown Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 30, 2017

3. Brown Building

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.