Baker in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
World’s Tallest Thermometer
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 31, 2020
1. World’s Tallest Thermometer Marker
Dedicated on this Saturday, October 11, 2014, to Willis and Barbara Herron, original owners / founders of the World’s Tallest Thermometer.
Facts:
Built in 1991, 134 feet tall, representative of the world's hottest recorded temperature on July 10, 1913 in Death Valley, CA, 134 degrees.
Rebuilt in 1992 after it fell.
Sold in 2000.
Herron's widow, Barbara Herron, regained ownership and repaired thermometer in 2014, dubbed "The Big Fix".
Re-lit on July 10, 2014
Erected 2014.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is July 10, 1913.
Location. 35° 15.99′ N, 116° 4.369′ W. Marker is in Baker, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker is on Baker Boulevard, 0.1 miles east of Death Valley Road (California Route 127), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72157 Baker Boulevard, Baker CA 92309, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Marl Springs / Seventeenmile Point (approx. ¾ mile away); A Lost Lake (approx. 8.7 miles away); A Traveler's Rest (approx. 8.7 miles away); Zzyzx Mineral Springs Resort
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Photographed By Craig Baker, October 31, 2020
2. World’s Tallest Thermometer Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 31, 2020
3. World’s Tallest Thermometer
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 31, 2020
4. World’s Tallest Thermometer
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 31, 2020
5. Baker, California
1991
6. Thermometer Fell
When it was new, the thermometer fell during high winds and crushed the gift shop. It was designed to be flexible, but now it’s more solid. This photo is displayed in the gift shop.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 5, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
