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

Shoemaker Building

Baker City Historic District

— Established 1874 —

Shoemaker Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2017

1. Shoemaker Building Marker

Inscription. William Shoemaker, a partner in a Baker City wholesale grocery and grain business, built this building in 1906. Before moving to Baker City, Shoemaker had been in business at Rock Creek, a small community in north Baker Valley. He built and operated a flour mill there, and was instrumental in construction of the Rock Creek power plant, which provided the area with electricity. He died in 1923.
The building was constructed of volcanic tuff, as were many of the city’s commercial and public buildings during the first decade of the 20th Century. Early tenants in the building included a business college and lawyers’ offices. In later years, the upper floor was used for apartments.

Erected by Historic Baker City, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 44° 46.566′ N, 117° 49.866′ W. Marker is in Baker City, Oregon, in Baker County. Marker is at the intersection of 1st Street and Court Avenueu, on the left when traveling north on 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1831 1st 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. The Telephone Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Jett Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Rogers Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walker Block (about 300 feet away); First National Bank Building (about 300 feet away); YMCA Building (about 300 feet away); Flynn Building (about 400 feet away); Antlers Hotel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baker City.

Shoemaker Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2017

2. Shoemaker Building and Marker

The marker is at the right corner of the building.

Shoemaker Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 28, 2017

3. Shoemaker Building

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.