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

Pine Tavern

Built: 1936

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2020

1. Pine Tavern Marker

Inscription. In 1936, partners Maren Gribskov and Eleanor Bechen were looking to expand their restaurant operation and build their own facility in the English Tavern style. They found the perfect location overlooking the Deschutes River. The named for the large Ponderosa Pine that grows in the dining room. It is probably Bend's most loved landmark.

Erected by Deschutes Historical Museum. (Marker Number B23.)

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° 3.6′ N, 121° 18.842′ W. Marker is in Bend, Oregon, in Deschutes County. It is at the intersection of Northwest Brooks Street and Northwest Oregon Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Northwest Brooks Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 998 Northwest Brooks Street, 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: Pringle Block (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); Capitol Theatre

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goodwillie-Allen-Rademacher House (about 300 feet away); Sather Building (about 300 feet away); Drake Ponderosa Pines (about 400 feet away); Historic Pilot Butte Inn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bend.

Pine Tavern and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2020

2. Pine Tavern and Marker

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 364 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.