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

McCord House and Shop

Baker City Historic District

— Established 1874 —

McCord House and Shop Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2017

1. McCord House and Shop Marker

Inscription. “McCord’s Corner” contributed much to Baker City history.
S. (Syrenus) B. McCord was the first mayor of Baker City. City residents elected him to four terms, and he also served several terms as county treasurer.
In 1873, McCord built the dwelling on this property. While he was mayor, he established a water system for Baker City, and had the first line installed to his house.
S.B. and his wife, Angeline, had 12 children, several of whom figured prominently in Baker County history. The shop was built in 1917 by one of S.B.’s sons, Nelson McCord. Originally it was a mechanic’s shop. Nelson later operated a grocery store in the building.

Erected by Historic Baker City, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 44° 46.686′ N, 117° 49.734′ W. Marker is in Baker City, Oregon, in Baker County. Marker is at the intersection of Resort Street and Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north on Resort Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2080 Resort Street, Baker City OR 97814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bishop Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Basche-Sage Hardware Co. Building

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gwilliam Brothers Bakery (about 300 feet away); Baker Loan and Trust Building (about 300 feet away); Lynndale Building (about 300 feet away); Geiser Grand Hotel (about 400 feet away); The Masonic Temple (about 400 feet away); Miller's Lunch Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baker City.

McCord House and Shop and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2017

2. McCord House and Shop and Marker

The marker is at the right corner of the building on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.