Bend in Deschutes County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Goodwillie-Allen-Rademacher House
Built: 1904
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2020
1. Goodwillie-Allen-Rademacher House Marker
Aurthur Lawson Goodwillie relocated to Bend in 1904. He was the Secretary of A.M. Drake's Pilot Butte Development Company and a partner. Goodwill was named chief petitioner for the incorporation of the City of Bend in the late fall of 1904. At age 27, he was named Bend's first mayor.
Herbert Engle Allen was Assistant General Manager of Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Company and was also associated with a handful of firms that spurred the area's growth and development. Allen was an active member of the community serving city government and school district.
Dr. Clyde Rademacher, M.D., a Minnesota physician, relocated his practice to Bend in 1933. He lived in the house until the 1980's. Rademacher and several other community doctors established the Bend Memorial Clinic.
Erected by Deschutes Historical Museum. (Marker Number A1 & B1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings
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Location. 44° 3.569′ N, 121° 18.905′ W. Marker is in Bend, Oregon, in Deschutes County. Marker is on Northwest Brook Street near Northwest Oregon Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 875 Northwest Brook Street, Bend OR 97703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Drake Ponderosa Pines (a few steps from this marker); A.M. Drake Homesite (a few steps from this marker); Founding of Bend (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Theater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); O'Donnell Building (about 300 feet away); Tower Theatre (about 300 feet away); N.P Smith Pioneer Hardware (about 300 feet away); Buchwalter's (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bend.
More about this marker. This marker is located near Mirror Pond Plaza.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2020
2. Goodwillie-Allen-Rademacher House and Marker
The marker is on the wall to the right of the entrance.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2020
3. Goodwillie-Allen-Rademacher House
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 231 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
