Butler Bank
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Founder | Leslie Butler, Truman Butler |
| Defunct | 1932 |
| Fate | Bank failure during the Great Depression |
| Headquarters | Hood River, Oregon , United States |
Key people | Leslie Butler (founder) |
| Products | Banking services |
Butler Bank represents a significant historic banking structure situated in the heart of downtown Hood River, Oregon. It was erected during the city's second wave of substantial urban growth.
History
The building was conceived in 1924 by the prominent Portland architect A. E. Doyle (1877–1928), a distinguished figure in early 20th-century architecture within the Pacific Northwest. Notably, this is one of only two commercial constructions he designed in the Columbia River Gorge area and stands as his exclusive project reflecting Egyptian Revival style in Oregon.
Commissioned by the Butler Banking Company under the leadership of Leslie Butler (1847–1944), the institution traces its origins to 1900 when Leslie and his son Truman founded Hood River’s inaugural bank, Butler and Company Bank. This entity was formally incorporated as Butler Banking Company in 1905.
Although the bank initially thrived, it succumbed to failure in 1932 during the economic turmoil of the Great Depression. The Butler family was not held accountable for this collapse and maintained their status as esteemed business figures. Leslie Butler also gained recognition for his charitable contributions across Oregon, particularly advancing public health initiatives.
In 2000, this building was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
See also
External links
- 1924 establishments in Oregon
- A. E. Doyle buildings
- Bank buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Oregon
- Buildings and structures in Hood River, Oregon
- Commercial buildings completed in 1924
- Egyptian Revival architecture in the United States
- National Register of Historic Places in Hood River County, Oregon