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Bend was founded in 1900 by Alexander Drake. In 1904 an irrigation system was completed and Bend began to develop rapidly. It was incorporated in 1905 with about 250 people and 80 buildings. By 1920, the population was over 5,000, with timber, ranching and agriculture providing many jobs. Long known as a hunting and fishing paradise, in the 1950s community leaders began developing the area's recreational opportunities. By the 1960s, the forest products industry was in decline. Now, the mills are mostly gone. The stacks of the de-commissioned power house near the old Brooks-Skanlon mill site serve as a flag pole, and many of the mill buildings have been converted to the fine shops and restaurants of what is now known as "The Old Mill District." Though several large modern malls are located around the area, downtown Bend is still small town USA. However, now fine boutiques, art galleries and artesian shops have replaced the "5 & Dimes", soda fountains and drug stores of yesteryear. With the wide array of recreational opportunities and the natural beauty of the area, there is an abundance of luxury and vacation homes. From world-class skiing at Mt. Bachelor to the 25 golf courses within an hours drive, there's plenty of quality recreation and leisure activities. Up-scale living has come to Bend in a big way. Come see why. See Bend on the web at: Getting here; you can fly in: There are several providers of fine dinning and lodging. One is the Riverhouse: Check out the schools at:
Central Oregon Community College:
What's happening in Bend? Check out the Bend Bulletin:
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