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

N.P Smith Pioneer Hardware

Built: 1909

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2020

1. N.P Smith Pioneer Hardware Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Nicholas Paul Smith's hardware store was a welcome sight in Bend because up until then supplies has to be brought in from Shaniko by stagecoach. Quick to spot a trend, Smith was the first to sell gasoline to the increasing number of automobile owners. Patch marks on the side pavement marks the spot where Smith installed the first gas pumps in Bend. N.P. Smiths Pioneer Hardware is still the oldest wooden building left standing in downtown Bend.

Erected by Deschutes Historical Museum. (Marker Number B25.)

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

Location. 44° 3.566′ N, 121° 18.833′ W. Marker is in Bend, Oregon, in Deschutes County. Marker is on Northwest Wall Street near Northwest Oregon Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 945 Northwest Wall Street3, 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. O'Donnell Building (a few steps from this marker); Sather Building

N.P Smith Pioneer Hardware and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2020

2. N.P Smith Pioneer Hardware and Marker

Two markers are visible; this one is on the right above the automobile.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Buchwalter's (within shouting distance of this marker); Pine Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Pringle Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Theater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goodwillie-Allen-Rademacher House (about 300 feet away); Tower Theatre (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bend.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.