Sutter Creek in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Native Sons Hall

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 28, 2008

1. Native Sons Hall Marker

Inscription. In 1851 first building to be erected on south part of site, was Hanford and Downs General Store. That stores Liberty flag pole, marked center of incorporated town, 1854. In 1865, most of building destroyed by fire. Purchased in 1875 by Giovanni B. Vicini, who completed first floor in 1878 and second story in 1885. Used as a saddle and shoe shop until the fire of 1888, which stopped here, damaging second story. Vicini’s Hotel opened in 1893. Sold in 1896 to E. B. Moore, who renamed it the Sutter Creek Hotel. Amador Parlor 17, Native Sons of the Golden West organized near here June 16, 1883, purchased building in 1915 and use it to this date. Dedicated March 8, 1980 by the
Native Sons of the Golden West
Colin B. Campbell – Grand President
In Memory of James D. Phelan, US Senator

Erected 1980 by Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 8, 1942.

Location. 38° 23.602′ N, 120° 48.18′ W. Marker is in Sutter Creek, California, in Amador County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling

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north. Located between Randolph and Eureka streets on Main Street (Old Highway 49). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Main Street, Sutter Creek CA 95685, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Levaggi Opera House (a few steps from this marker); Brignoli Building (a few steps from this marker); Sutter Creek (a few steps from this marker); Bellotti Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); William Barker Hubbell (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Carlton Downs (within shouting distance of this marker); Sutter Creek Sanitarium (within shouting distance of this marker); J. Monteverde General Store Museum (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutter Creek.

More about this marker. The marker is on the right side of the door frame, perpendicular to the street, making it difficult to see from some angles.

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 28, 2008

2. Native Sons Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2008, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,745 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2008, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.