Safeway Store, Redmond Address: 716 NW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond, OR. Year Built: 1940 Architect: LFrank Paradise Jr. Builder:  O.C. Hart Construction Landmark Status: Local Landmark Frank Paradise designed this storefront to be the model for all Safeway Stores throughout the Pacific Northwest.  Innovations in grocery store design were found inside, where eye-level shelving was installed for easier viewing and wide "super aisles" permitted the use of two-decked "baby carriages".  Safeway first came to Redmond in 1931 and originally resided in the Irvin Furniture Store building on Sixth Street.  O.C. Hart Construction Company built this store for $20,000 in 1940.  Portland architect J.D. Annand modified Paradises plans into working drawings.  A Portland firm, Timber Structures, installed the roof trusses, a patented arch-ribbed design constructed just for Safeway.  Additional subcontractors included Ted Povey, who handled the plumbing and heating systems, and Redmond Electric, who completed the wiring.  The Art Deco styling of the building is emphasized by the relief's on the corner pilasters and horizontal banding at the cornice. The newly finished modern Safeway Store, circa 1940. Safeway Store decorated for the 1959 Oregon State Centennial Celebration

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