Lew Smith House 

Address: 1329 SW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond, OR.
Year Built: 1920
Architect: Unknown
Builder:  Ole K. Olson
Landmark Status: Local Landmark

Local contractor Ole K. Olson built this house for Lew Smith, who was one of the first Deschutes County Commissioners, elected in 1916.  Manager for Tum-A-Lum Lumber Company for 28 years, Smith also served as Redmond's mayor from 1925-27 and helped organize the Commercial Club (forerunner to the Redmond Chamber of Commerce).  If you travel to Bend you will find a duplicate design of this home, a stock plan from Tum-A-Lum Lumber Company on 1st Street.
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