The gym that became the Baker Heritage Museum

If you are looking for a heavy workout, you might be disappointed. The Baker Municipal Natatorium isn't exactly a high-intensity training facility anymore, but it is a solid piece of architecture that earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.

Back in the day, this was the place for the locals to get some movement in. It has some character, but its current mission is strictly for the eyes, not the muscles. It transitioned from a gym to a repository for history, which is a pretty efficient use of space.

Now, the building houses the Baker Heritage Museum. It used to be the Oregon Trail Regional Museum, but the name changed as the focus shifted. It stays on Grove Street, holding onto the old architecture while doing the new job of keeping the local history from falling apart.

You can walk in today to see the collection. You won't be doing laps, but you might find some interesting details about the past while you're at it.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons