The Redmond Spokesman - Redmond, OR
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N 44° 16.451 W 121° 10.460
10T E 645696 N 4903947
The Redmond Spokesman building is located at 321 SW 6th St.
Waymark Code: WMFWV
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 06/28/2006
Views: 24
Sign is located south of door to the building.
Marker Name: The Redmond Spokesman
Marker Text: Designed by the Portland architectural firm of Roald & Schneider, The Redmond Spokesman building exhibits many distinctive components of the Art Deco style. It was built by Fred Van Matre, a Central Oregon contractor,who built numerous buildings in Central Oregon during the 1930’s and 1940’s including the Tower Theater and the Deschutes County Library in Bend. The Redmond Spokesman had offices here until 1971.
Built: 1939
This Heritage Walk plaque has been provided courtesy of the Redmond Historical Commission with the assistance of the Deschutes County Landmarks Commission.
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