Baker City in Baker County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Gwilliam Brothers Bakery

Baker City Historic District

— Established 1874 —

Gwilliam Brothers Bakery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2017

1. Gwilliam Brothers Bakery Marker

Inscription. In October 1940 Gwilliam Brothers Bakery celebrated the business’s new building with a grand opening. Designed for high-volume bakery operations, the brick structure had a delivery truck garage in the rear and a large central oven set on a concrete foundation.
After World War II, the building was enlarged by the addition of a wing along the north (Church Street) side.
A bakery business continued in the building until 1983. That year the building was converted into a restaurant. The remodeled decor featured a new tin ceiling. The heart of the bakery - the massive oven - remained in the building, however.

Erected by Historic Baker City, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1940.

Location. 44° 46.727′ N, 117° 49.776′ W. Marker is in Baker City, Oregon, in Baker County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Oregon Route 7) and Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2190 Main Street, Baker City OR 97814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Oregon.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop Building (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Basche-Sage Hardware Co. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); McCord House and Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baker Loan and Trust Building (about 400 feet away); Lynndale Building (about 400 feet away); Geiser Grand Hotel (about 600 feet away); Miller's Lunch Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baker City.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2017

2. Gwilliam Brothers Bakery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.