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Ukiah in Mendocino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

IOOF Lodge #174

 
 
IOOF Lodge #174 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 3, 2015
1. IOOF Lodge #174 Marker
Inscription.
This wonderful example of Italianate style was built in 1882 and expanded in 1906, adding more offices, a dining room, kitchen and bathrooms.

The Ukiah chapter of IOOF was formed in 1870 and their building was the grandest structure of its time. It is one of the oldest and most original structures in the downtown.

These lodges were open to any man, hence the name Odd Fellows. The provided burials for their members, family insurance and socialization. IOOF became an important cultural institution as the West was being settled.
 
Erected by Ukiah Chapter of IOOF.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
 
Location. 39° 9.049′ N, 123° 12.466′ W. Marker is in Ukiah, California, in Mendocino County. Marker is on North State Street near West Stanley Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 North State Street, Ukiah CA 95482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Eversole Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marks Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Temple History (about 500 feet away); 116 & 118 South State Street
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(about 500 feet away); Ukiah Telephone Exchange (about 600 feet away); Gambrel-Hawn Building (about 600 feet away); Sun House (approx. ¼ mile away); Ukiah Vichy Springs Resort (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ukiah.
 
IOOF Lodge #174 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 3, 2015
2. IOOF Lodge #174 Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 536 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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