Bank building has new owner
By Terry Murry on Monday, January 30th, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
PENDLETON – The old Wells Fargo bank building and Centennial Plaza at the corner of South Main Street and Southeast Dorion Avenue has been sold by philanthropist Jordan Schnitzer of Portland. Pendleton Economic Development Director Steve Chrisman said the new owner is Rocky Hegele and his company, American Sprinklers.
Schnitzer purchased the building which had long been vacant and allowed it to be used for artists and crafters during Round-Up week. Chrisman said there will be more activity in the building now.
“Rocky loves Pendleton,” he said. “He’s very passionate. (He) has a deep, deep passion for the community. He happens to raise Clydesdale horses and brings them up for the Round-Up parade every year.”
Chrisman said Hegele has been acquiring other buildings in Pendleton. According to the American Sprinklers website, the company has a new Pendleton office. It also has offices in Terrebonne and Portland.
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