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

The Smoke Shop

Baker City Historic District

— Established 1874 —

The Smoke Shop Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2017

1. The Smoke Shop Marker

Inscription. This building, constructed in the 1890s, was the location of the Smoke Shop for approximately 50 years. The Smoke Shop was a typical men’s gathering place of the period, offering tobacco, beverages, billiards and card games.

The first business to occupy the building was the Whittaker Mercantile Co. The company’s safe was still on display in the building more than 100 years later.

Before the building was constructed, the property was occupied in the 1880s by a wood frame carriage shop, and later a harness and saddlery shop.

Erected by Historic Baker City, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 44° 46.614′ N, 117° 49.8′ W. Marker is in Baker City, Oregon, in Baker County. Marker is on Main Street near Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1996 Main 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. Miller's Lunch Building (a few steps from this marker); Miller Apartment Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Geiser Grand Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Haskell Building (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Kennedy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Antlers Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Rogers Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Telephone Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baker City.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2017

2. The Smoke Shop Marker

The marker is on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 6, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.