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

Baker City Hall

Baker City Historic District

— Established 1874 —

Baker City Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2017

1. Baker City Hall Marker

Inscription. Baker City, the “Queen City of the Inland Empire” at the turn of the century, needed a City Hall that reflected the town’s eminence. The city fathers commissioned a bold and stately Renaissance Revival building. The structure is noted for its rusticated rock-faced volcanic tuff construction and handsome central entrance, crowned with clock and bell tower.

In the early days, the four-faced tower clock glowed bright red at the curfew hour to warn youngsters to hurry home. The clock is one of just two weight-driven tower clocks in Oregon.

Erected by Historic Baker City, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics.

Location. 44° 46.452′ N, 117° 49.872′ W. Marker is in Baker City, Oregon, in Baker County. Marker is on 1st Street near Auburn Avenue when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1655 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. YMCA Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Post Office (about 400 feet away); Flynn Building (about 400 feet away); Weller-Henry Building (about 400 feet away); Jett Building

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(about 500 feet away); J.C. Penney Building (about 500 feet away); Old Oregon Trail (about 500 feet away); Mann Block (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baker City.

Baker City Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2017

2. Baker City Hall and Marker

The marker is to the right of the entrance.

Baker City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2017

3. Baker City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.