Bend in Deschutes County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

O'Kane Building

Built: 1916

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2020

1. O'Kane Building Marker

Inscription. Hugh O'Kane, an illegal immigrant from Ireland, built the magnificent O'Kane Building. Regarded as the finest example of the Chicago Mercantile Style in Bend, it is still the largest commercial structure in downtown Bend.
O'Kane's role, as a saloon keeper, hotelier, and builder suited him perfectly. He regaled his guests with colorful stories of his past adventures ad exploits. By the time his masterpiece was completed, O'Kane weighed three hundred pounds, and spent his afternoons sleeping in a chair propped against the building.

Erected by Deschutes Historical Museum. (Marker Number B13.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Bend Heritage Walk series list.

Location. 44° 3.536′ N, 121° 18.763′ W. Marker is in Bend, Oregon, in Deschutes County. Marker is at the intersection of Northwest Bond Street and Northwest Oregon Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Northwest Bond Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 945 Northwest Bond Street, Bend OR 97701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aune's Livery and Transfer (within shouting distance of this marker); Downing Hotel

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sather Building (about 300 feet away); Bend Hardware Building (about 300 feet away); Buchwalter's (about 400 feet away); O'Donnell Building (about 400 feet away); N.P Smith Pioneer Hardware (about 400 feet away); First Bend Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bend.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2020

2. O'Kane Building Marker

The marker is at the corner of the building.

O'Kane Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2020

3. O'Kane Building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.