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

Capitol Theatre

Built: 1914

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2020

1. Capitol Theatre Marker

Inscription. The Capitol Theatre was built as the "Carmody Theatre" in 1914 by Dennis Carmody, who placed a "C" on the back of each seat. B.A. "Dutch" Stover bought the theatre in the 192-s and to avoid purchasing new seats, changed the name of the theatre to the "Capitol." Stover was a prominent Bend business leader and state legislator who came to Bend as a graduate of Ohio State University in 1914. He was known for opening his theatre for free parties for Bend children and granting free admission for Bend High School athletic teams, win or lose. He and his wife, Ruth, lived in Bend for more than 70 years and although childless themselves, considered every Bend youngster as their own.

Erected by Deschutes Historical Museum. (Marker Number C6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Bend Heritage Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 44° 3.618′ N, 121° 18.776′ W. Marker is in Bend, Oregon, in Deschutes County. It is on Northwest Wall Street near Northwest Newport Avenue, on the

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left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1033 Northwest Wall Street00, 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: Historic Pilot Butte Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Pringle Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Eddie's Sales & Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilot Butte Inn Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Cozy Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pine Tavern (about 300 feet away); Pierson Blacksmith Shop (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. Capitol Theatre Marker

The marker is in the plant bed behind the railing.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 594 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.