Historic Baker City (OR) (Images of America) [Paperback]

Baker County Friends of the Library (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 10, 2002

To reach points of commerce for gold assaying or buying supplies, miners from the gold mining boom town of Auburn followed the Oregon Trail east or north. Where the pioneers entered Baker Valley from the gold fields, Baker City sprang up as the county seat of Baker County, named after Colonel Edward Baker, a senator from Oregon. For many years following its birth in 1864, Baker City was the largest town between Salt Lake City and Portland. It was a bustling depot for both stagecoach and rail travel. ÝÝGathered in this volume are over 200 photographs focusing on the historic past of Baker City, as well as the restored Victorian charm of its Main Street. From Baker Cityís colorful early days, images capture the grand hotel, opera house, lively saloon district, Chinese settlement, and people and industries of the area. This photographic history brings to life the past and present places and events of Baker City and Baker County. Ý

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About the Author

These photographs have been compiled by the committee of the Baker County Friends of the Library. Eloise Dielman worked with members of the Historic Photo Committee, which includes Gary Dielman, Pearl Jones, Lennie Adams, Laura Hayse, Howard Brooks, and Grace Lewis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (September 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738520705
• ISBN-13: 978-0738520704
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,180,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)