Hood River #6: Davidson Building

216 Cascade Avenue

Davidson Building on June 10, 2009

Horatio F. Davidson came to Hood River in 1891. He initially worked as a carpenter, but soon became involved in the fruit industry and organized one of the region's first fruit growers co-ops in 1894. He also erected the first brick fruit storage warehouse in downtown Hood River, established one of the first canneries and was instrumental in the construction of the county's first irrigation system and electric light plant.

Historical View of the Davidson Building
(HRCHM)

This building was designed by Hood River architect P.M. Hall-Lewis in 1905 and served as the headquarters of the Davidson Fruit Company with apartments on the second floor. It is now home to Real Wind Board Sports.

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