Baker City in Baker County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Mann Block
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2017
1. Mann Block Marker
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Mann Block. . The Mann Block, built in 1890, originally housed one of the many saloons located in this block during Baker City’s early, rowdy years. Like most of the establishments, the saloon operated on the first floor, with a bawdy house and gambling rooms above. The business, first known as P.A. Mann’s Resort, also was a distributorship for Weinhardt’s beer and Cyrus Noble liquor, and these brand names were painted prominently on three sides of the building. , Before the building was constructed, Peter Mann had operated a tonsorial parlor (barber shop) in a wood building on the property. He began to invest in area mines and real estate, and eventually became wealthy. , For many years, the original building facade was covered by a plaster front. Restoration of the building’s original features began in 1994.
The Mann Block, built in 1890, originally housed one of the many saloons located in this block during Baker City’s early, rowdy years. Like most of the establishments, the saloon operated on the first floor, with a bawdy house and gambling rooms above. The business, first known as P.A. Mann’s Resort, also was a distributorship for Weinhardt’s beer and Cyrus Noble liquor, and these brand names were painted prominently on three sides of the building.
Before the building was constructed, Peter Mann had operated a tonsorial parlor (barber shop) in a wood building on the property. He began to invest in area mines and real estate, and eventually became wealthy.
For many years, the original building facade was covered by a plaster front. Restoration of the building’s original features began in 1994.
Erected by Historic Baker City, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 44° 46.527′ N, 117° 49.778′ W. Marker is in Baker City, Oregon, in Baker County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Valley Avenuee, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1802 Main Street, Baker City OR 97814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
