Old Bend Post Office - Oregon Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The Old Bend Post Office is located on the SW corner of the Wall and Franklin intersection.

  

Marker Name: A4 & B6 - Old Post Office
Marker Text: Construction of the Old Post Office established the presence of the federal government in this area. It was a project of the Public Buildings Program, a federal agency created by President Herbert Hoover. As one of the first buildings with reinforced concrete in Bend, the Old Post Office is characteristic of the architectural detailing popular in the 1930s.
Built: 1932
This Heritage Walk plaque was donated in memory of Chuck Overbay, U.S. Forest Service

Historic Topic: Modern Age 1900 to date Group Responsible for placement: Historical Society Marker Type: City Region: Central Oregon County: Deschutes State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed Web link to additional information: Not listed

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