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

The Odd Fellows Hall

Vacaville

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 29, 2009

1. The Odd Fellows Hall Marker

Inscription. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.,) Vacaville Lodge No. 83, re-built this structure of brick and cast-iron columns in 1889. The previous two building burned in 1877 and 1884. The earthquake of 1892 seriously damaged the front of the building. The building still rents the stores below to maintain the meeting hall above. The I.O.O.F. is a benevolent, fraternal organization dedicated to the betterment of the community. The Vacaville Lodge No. 83 was chartered in 1859 as one of Vacaville's oldest fraternal organizations.

Dedicated year 2001
by I.O.O.F. Lodge 83

Erected 2001 by Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 83.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 38° 21.397′ N, 121° 59.22′ W. Marker is in Vacaville, California, in Solano County. It is on Main Street near Davis Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 530 Main Street, Vacaville CA 95688, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Walker Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gillespie’s Store

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Business Building of Record (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Triangle Building (about 300 feet away); "The Hospital" (about 400 feet away); Barcar Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vacaville.

More about this marker. Marker is attached to the front door.

The Vacaville Odd Fellows Hall (Constructed 1889) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 29, 2009

2. The Vacaville Odd Fellows Hall (Constructed 1889)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 2,301 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.