Baker City Hall
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 44° 46.460 W 117° 49.811
11T E 434312 N 4958217
History sign on Baker City Hall in Baker City Historic District.
Waymark Code: WM2YVR
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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History sign on Baker City Hall in Baker City Historic District.

Marker Name: Baker City Hall
Marker Text: 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.

Historic Topic: Modern Age 1900 to date

Group Responsible for placement: Other

Marker Type: City

Region: Eastern Oregon

County: Baker

State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed

Web link to additional information: Not listed

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