Murphys in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2010
1. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall Marker
Inscription.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall. . Built 1901, on land donated by Joseph Heinsdorff, Sr., for use by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The two-storied shiplap-sided structure was constructed with locally milled lumber, using large stones as foundation. In 1991, the stones were replaced with a concrete foundation. The Odd Fellows met in the upstairs room until 1972. The Lutheran Church of America then used the hall for a period of time. Around 1977, it was sold to Tom Karsh. In 1978, it was purchased by Historic Building Buffs with Thomas W. Scheller and Michael Skenfield as general partners. D.E.A. Bathroom Machineries now occupy the building, with Mr. Scheller as sole proprietor. As with many Gold Country buildings, this one is haunted. Legend has it a woman fell down the inside stairway, and that her spirit still lives within.
Built 1901, on land donated by Joseph Heinsdorff, Sr., for use by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The two-storied shiplap-sided structure was constructed with locally milled lumber, using large stones as foundation. In 1991, the stones were replaced with a concrete foundation. The Odd Fellows met in the upstairs room until 1972. The Lutheran Church of America then used the hall for a period of time. Around 1977, it was sold to Tom Karsh. In 1978, it was purchased by Historic Building Buffs with Thomas W. Scheller and Michael Skenfield as general partners. D.E.A. Bathroom Machineries now occupy the building, with Mr. Scheller as sole proprietor. As with many Gold Country buildings, this one is haunted. Legend has it a woman fell down the inside stairway, and that her spirit still lives within.
Erected 2008 by Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Location. 38° 8.268′ N, 120° 27.961′ W. Marker is in Murphys, California, in Calaveras County. Marker is on Main
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Street east of Intersection of Murphys Grade and French Gulch Rds, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted on the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 495 Main Street, Murphys CA 95247, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall and Marker
Marker is located to the left of the entrance door.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2010
3. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 957 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
