Masonic Building Marker

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Downieville in Sierra County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Masonic Building

By Syd Whittle, June 27, 2011

1. Masonic Building Marker

Inscription. The Mountain Shade Lodge No. 18 F. & A.M. received it’s charter on May 5, 1852. Prior to that date they operated under a dispensation. The Masons met originally in the Craycroft Building. Then erected their own building on this site in 1852. The original structure was destroyed by fire, and was replaced by the present building in 1864.

Erected 1986 by Major William Downie Chapter No. 1849, E Clampus Vitus.

Marker series. This marker is included in the E Clampus Vitus marker series.

Location. 39° 33.578′ N, 120° 49.666′ W. Marker is in Downieville, California, in Sierra County. Marker is at the intersection of Commercial Street (California Route 49) and Pearl Street, on the left when traveling east on Commercial Street. Click for map. The building is located on the northeast corner of the intersection. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 Commercial Street, Downieville CA 95936, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of Juanita (within shouting distance of this marker); Craycroft Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Shooting of Thaddeus Purdy (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Charles Hotel (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Mackerman & Company Building (about 300 feet away); Downieville (about 300 feet away); Downieville Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Downieville Museum (about 300 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Downieville.

Masonic Building Photo, Click for full size

By Syd Whittle, June 27, 2011

2. Masonic Building

The marker is mounted on the far left of the building.

By Syd Whittle, June 27, 2011

3. Masonic Building

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 6, 2011, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 188 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2011, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.