Redmond history tour strolls downtown on Thursday

Published 2:38 pm Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Redmond Historic Landmarks Commission is offering a tour through the Redmond of yore, reintroducing the stories of Redmond’s founding families and their commerce origins.

The event will begin May 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the SCP Redmond Hotel.

This unique event is led by commission member Chad Irvin. Irvin will regale attendees with tales of his life, his friends, and the history of Redmond.

After a tour of the hotel, attendees will then stroll north along 6th Street. Along the way, Irvin and other members will pause at significant landmarks, including the iconic New Redmond Hotel. From the bustling commerce of yesteryear to the intimate family anecdotes, each stop will shed a glimpse on Redmond’s colorful past.

The stroll will finish at the historic First Presbyterian Church on Cascade Ave, where members will gather for a social mixer inside the First Presbyterian Church at Grace and Hammer Pizza.

The tour is geared both to longtime residents and Redmond newcomers.