Hood River in Hood River County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Butler Bank

1924

— City of Hood River Downtown Historic District —

Butler Bank Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2017

1. Butler Bank Marker

Inscription. Leslie and Truman Butler commissioned well-known Portland architect A.E. Doyle to design a bank of the Butler Banking Company, the business they founded in 1900. The Egyptian style building was completed in September 1924, and the grand opening attracted over 2,000 valley residents. The $75,000 structure was decorated with massive fluted two-story columns, Wilkinson sandstone facing and winged finials on the cornice. The bank closed it doors due to the Great Depression in 1932. The building was later used as the Hood River County Courthouse. The Butler Bank was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Erected by City of Hood River Review Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.

Location. 45° 42.526′ N, 121° 30.813′ W. Marker is in Hood River, Oregon, in Hood River County. Marker is on Oak Street (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Oak Street, Hood River OR 97031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First National Bank (a few steps from this marker); E.L. Smith Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hood River Banking & Trust Company

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(within shouting distance of this marker); LaFrance Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Keir Medical Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hall Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brosius Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Hall Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hood River.

Butler Bank and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2017

2. Butler Bank and Marker

The marker is just left of the portico.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.