Marion Apartments - Klamath Falls, OR
N 42° 13.539 W 121° 47.035
10T E 600357 N 4675546
This historical plaque is located in front of the Marion Apartments building on N 6th Street near downtown Klamath Falls, OR.
Waymark Code: WMK4KG
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2014
Views: 2
Located in front of the Marion Apartments building is a recently installed plaque that reads:
HISTORY
ESTABLISHED AS A PREMIERE APARTMENT BUILDING,
THE MARION OPENED ITS DOORS IN 1928. THE PROPERTY IS LISTED
IN SALEM, OREGON WITH THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
IT WAS DESIGNED BY A SAN FRANCISCO BASED ARCHITECT, AND
BUILT BY A CONTRACTOR ALSO FROM SAN FRANCISCO. THE NAME
IS DERIVED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER, MR. MARION BARNES.
THE BUILDING IS COMPRISED OF 28 SPACIOUS, WELL-DESIGNED,
AND UPDATED STUDIO AND ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS. |
I really enjoyed the attention to detail with the terra cotta ornamentation utilized at the building's entrance as well as the Spanish-revival tiles that are accented strategically in front of the building and at the upper corners on all sides. I don't even mind the salmon paint job this building stands out in and give the building a Mediterranean look and feel. All that are missing are Palm trees.
This is one of the few well-preserved older buildings in Klamath Falls and a nice addition to the downtown area.
Historic Topic: Modern Age 1900 to date
Group Responsible for placement: Other
Marker Type: City
Region: Central Oregon
County: Klamath
Web link to additional information: [Web Link]
State of Oregon Historical Marker "Beaver Board": Not listed
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