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

Inscription. 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 this topic list: Notable Buildings. 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. Marker 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.

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); Deschutes County Courthouse (about 300 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Cozy Hotel (about 300 feet away); Eddie's Sales & Service (about 400 feet away); Downing Hotel (about 400 feet away); Pilot Butte Inn Site (about 500 feet away); Capitol Theatre (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bend.

A.J. Tucker Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

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 October 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 287 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.