Butler Bank

Butler Bank is a banking structure with Egyptian-inspired ornamentation and a sandstone facade in downtown Hood River. The structure was adapted for government office use while maintaining its distinctive architectural exterior with hieroglyphic-style details.

The building was designed in 1924 by architect A. E. Doyle and operated as a bank until 1932. Its closure coincided with the economic breakdown that gripped the United States during the Great Depression.

The building displays Egyptian design elements that became fashionable in American banking during the 1920s. This architectural choice reflected how bankers of that era wanted to express permanence and wealth through exotic and monumental forms.

The building is located on Oak Street in the downtown area and is easily accessible on foot. Since it now serves as a government office, note that interior access may be limited and the exterior architecture is best viewed from the street.

Architect A. E. Doyle designed only two commercial buildings in Hood River County, and this is one of them. The fact that a nationally prominent architect worked in this region is often overlooked by visitors.

Location: Hood River

Architects: A. E. Doyle

Architectural style: Egyptian Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.70861,-121.51222

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:16