St. Francis De Sales Cathedral - Baker City, Oregon
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Volcanoguy
N 44° 46.751 W 117° 49.877
11T E 434230 N 4958756
The St. Francis De Sales Cathedral is located at the NW corner of Church St. and First St. in Baker City, Oregon.
Waymark Code: WM35A9
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2008
Views: 16
The Catholic Diocese of Baker was established in 1903 and includes all of Oregon east of the Cascade Mountains. Ground was broken for the Cathedral in 1905, and the building was completed three years later. The Cathedral was constructed of volcanic tuff quarried about twelve miles east of Baker City. Many prominent building in Baker City were built of the same material in the early 1900s.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1906
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:30 AM
Street address of Church:
2235 First Street
Baker City, OR United States
97814
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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