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

Pringle Block

Built: 1916

— The Eriksen Building —

Pringle Block Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2020

1. Pringle Block Marker

Inscription. Although named for A.M. Pringle, it was Maurice Cashman who purchased the half-finished building and who is most associated with it. Cashman turned the building into a premier retail space that housed several stores. Al Eriksen bought the building from Cashman in 1964, and established Bend's first office supply store.

Erected by Deschutes Historical Museum. (Marker Number B24.)

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° 3.593′ N, 121° 18.8′ W. Marker is in Bend, Oregon, in Deschutes County. Marker is at the intersection of Northwest Wall Street and Northwest Oregon Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Northwest Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Northwest Wall Street, 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. Pine Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitol Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); N.P Smith Pioneer Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); O'Donnell Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Pilot Butte Inn

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sather Building (about 300 feet away); O'Kane Building (about 400 feet away); Cozy Hotel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bend.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2020

2. Pringle Block Marker

The marker is to the right of the Disabled Parking sign, below the window.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.