Bend in Deschutes County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Eddie's Sales & Service
Built: 1915
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2020
1. Eddie's Sales & Service Marker
Eddie Williamson was Bend's first major auto dealer. He arrived in Bend with his family as youngster in 1916. When he was still young, his family moved to Eugene, but Eddie stayed behind and learned the automobile business. After owning several service stations and a garage, in 1936 he bought this building and named it Eddie's Sales and Service. He was the Chrysler dealer in Bend for 40 years. He was a highly visible salesman who promoted a "meet or beat" pricing philosophy. The dealership, with its massive lava rock pillars, became the landmark known today as Eddie's Corner.Erected by Deschutes Historical Museum. (Marker Number B21.)
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° 3.633′ N, 121° 18.724′ W. Marker is in Bend, Oregon, in Deschutes County. Marker is at the intersection of Northwest Wall Street and Northwest Newport Avenue, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pilot Butte Inn Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierson Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Cozy Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Pilot Butte Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Deschutes County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A.J. Tucker Building (about 400 feet away); Downing Hotel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bend.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2020
2. Eddie's Corner and Eddie's Sales & Service Marker
The marker is above the bicycle rack on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
