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

The Camellia Coffee Shop

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 15, 2020

1. The Camellia Coffee Shop Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Camellia Coffee Shop was located on this site from 1962 to 1999 and operated by Parise "Bill” Voudouris and his wife Rosalie.

"He was a friend to man, and lived by the side of the road” -Homer

Erected 2002 by Capitol Area Development Authority, State of California.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.

Location. 38° 34.499′ N, 121° 29.189′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. Marker is at the intersection of 16th Sreet and Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 16th Sreet. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. California Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jean A. Bell Kellogg (approx. 0.2 miles away); Acorns, Oaks, and the Native Peoples (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gravel Pit Parking Lot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elbridge L. Hawk (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sacramento Purple Heart Memorial

The Camellia Coffee Shop Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 15, 2020

2. The Camellia Coffee Shop Marker - wide view

It's difficult to see here, but the marker is embedded in the sidewalk on the corner.

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); California Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); California Firefighters Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.