R. S. Smith Motor Company Building

The R. S. Smith Motor Company Building, located in Sandy, Oregon, is a historic site built in 1930 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Named after Robert S. Smith, a pioneer in the local automobile sales industry, the building showcases Mission Revival architecture and originally served as an auto sales showroom and garage. Smith, who was also the mayor of Sandy at the time, transitioned from blacksmithing to selling Ford vehicles and later Studebaker models. This site offers a glimpse into the early automotive history of the region and the evolution of local commerce.