The world's tallest thermometer, a 134-foot landmark in the Mojave Desert, has been put on the market for $1.85 million. The structure, which towers above Interstate 15 in Baker, California, is part of a 4.3-acre property that includes a retail building and an electric vehicle charging station.
Listing broker Baron Castillo described the thermometer as a globally recognised roadside icon and '134 feet of vertical advertising space.' He noted that the attraction has been recently refurbished and could be upgraded with digital signage for branding or logos.
The property is owned by the family of the late Willis Herron, who invested $750,000 to build the thermometer in 1991. The family stated on the World's Tallest Thermometer website that due to retirement and lack of successors, they have decided to find a new owner to ensure the landmark's long-term preservation.
The site also includes Temp 134, a souvenir shop that could be redeveloped into a restaurant, café or microbrewery, according to Castillo. The thermometer serves as a gateway to Death Valley National Park, which recorded the highest air temperature on Earth at 134 degrees Fahrenheit in 1913.
Baker is an unincorporated town with just 442 residents as of 2020. The thermometer was built in 1991, knocked over by high winds, and then rebuilt with stronger reinforcements before being officially lit in 1992.
