Bend in Deschutes County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
A.J. Tucker Building
Built: 1919-20
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2020
1. A.J. Tucker Building Marker
A.J. Tucker came to Bend in 1916 with $180.00 in his pocket. His first work in Bend was building boats and guiding hunting parties from the eastern United States.
Tucker soon set his sights on building, and went on to create several of Bend's early stone structures. It took a full year to cut the lava stone to build his blacksmith and carpentry shop. Tucker added the apartment directly north of the shop for his family home.
Erected by Deschutes Historical Museum. (Marker Number B19.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Bend Heritage Walk series list.
Location. 44° 3.611′ N, 121° 18.646′ W. Marker is in Bend, Oregon, in Deschutes County. It is at the intersection of Northwest Greenwood Avenue and Northwest Harriman Street, on the left when traveling east on Northwest Greenwood Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Northwest Greenwood Avenue, Bend OR 97701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Oregon’s High Desert. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wright Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierson Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2020
2. A.J. Tucker Building and Marker
The marker is between the entrance and the right window.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,280 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
