Hood River in Hood River County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

E.L. Smith Building

1904

— City of Hood River Downtown Historic District —

E.L. Smith Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2017

1. E.L. Smith Building Marker

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Designed to house several businesses, the E.L. Smith Building was constructed in 1904 for $10,000. The First National Bank, organized by entrepreneur and regional politician Ezra L. Smith in 1900, occupied the main storefront from 1904 to 1910 until a new bank building was erected diagonally across Oak Street. Another early occupant of the first floor was Bragg Mercantile, and various doctor's offices were on the upper floor. The E.L. Smith Building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Erected by City of Hood River Review Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 45° 42.528′ N, 121° 30.792′ W. Marker is in Hood River, Oregon, in Hood River County. Marker is at the intersection of Oak Street and 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Oak Street, Hood River OR 97031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hood River Banking & Trust Company (a few steps from this marker); Keir Medical Building

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(a few steps from this marker); LaFrance Building (a few steps from this marker); Butler Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hall Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brosius Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Hall Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hood River.

E.L. Smith Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2017

2. E.L. Smith Building and Marker

The marker is at the right corner on the 3rd Street side of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.