Roseville in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Owl Club Building

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016

1. The Owl Club Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1920 for a grocery store operated by Louis Manfredi.

In 1925, the Gee family opened a Chinese restaurant on the 2nd floor, operating it until 1978.

In 1934, Frank Vincent converted the Market to the "Owl Club."

In 1993, the building underwent renovation and re-opened as a micro-beer bar.

Special recognition to Ralph & Diane Wilson for the 1993 renovation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 38° 45.087′ N, 121° 17.129′ W. Marker is in Roseville, California, in Placer County. Marker is on Church Street south of Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Church Street, Roseville CA 95678, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roseville Tribune and Register Building (here, next to this marker); Chicago West Building (a few steps from this marker); Bank of Italy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Roseville's First Hospital (within shouting distance of this

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marker); McRae Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Onyx Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Roseville (within shouting distance of this marker); Barker Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roseville.

The Owl Club Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 12, 2016

2. The Owl Club Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.