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

Kennedy Building

Baker City Historic District

—Established 1874 —

Kennedy Building Marker image. Click for full size.

By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2017

1. Kennedy Building Marker

Inscription. This site was the location of Baker City’s first brick hotel, the Cosmopolitan. The Rev. P. DeRoo, a Catholic priest who aquired (sic) extensive real estate interests, had the two-story building built in 1875. The hotel also served as the city’s stage depot.
DeRoo sold the hotel soon after it was built. Subsequent owners added a third story to the building and renamed it the Arlington.
The Arlington was demolished and the three-story Kennedy Building was built on the lot about 1900. The Kennedy later was substantially altered by the removal of the upper two stories and infilling of first floor windows and doors. The interior was opened to the adjacent building to the north.

Erected by Historic Baker City, Inc.

Location. 44° 46.588′ N, 117° 49.777′ W. Marker is in Baker City, Oregon, in Baker County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Oregon Route 7) and Court Avenueu, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1908 Main Street, Baker City OR 97814, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Haskell Building (here, next to this marker); Gerstle-Solomon Building (was within

Kennedy Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2017

2. Kennedy Building and Marker

The marker is at the front left.

shouting distance of this marker but has been reported missing. ); First National Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Smoke Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Mint-Fox Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Geiser Grand Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller's Lunch Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baker City.

Categories. • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings •

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2017. This page originally submitted on September 7, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California.