Lincoln in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
I O O F Building
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 6, 2009
1. I O O F Building Marker
By International Order of Odd Fellows
Originally 24 feet (front) by 80 feet (along alley)
Two stories high; outside stairway on alley side
expanded east to present size in 1905,
adding four windows and inside stairway
Many lodges met upstairs; Eastern Star,
IOOF, Native Daughters, Native Sons, Pythians,
Pocahantas, Rebekas, Redmen and others
Retail businesses were downstairs.
Well-known long term occupants
Dallman’s Drygoods, up to 1900
Beerman’s Lincoln Meat Market, 1909-1905
Alexander’s Drug Store, 1916-1945
Clinger’s Grocery Store, 1926-1955
(See local history books for other occupants)
Erected 1996 by Silver Star Parlor No.63, Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 38° 53.504′ N, 121° 17.537′ W. Marker is in Lincoln, California, in Placer County. Marker is on 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Hoppert Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Fleming Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Beerman Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Butterfield/Jansen Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Emmada Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel C. Lincoln Wilson (about 500 feet away); McTyeire Memorial Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lincoln.
Also see . . . Photos of the NSGW IOOF Plaque Dedication. (Submitted on April 13, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 6, 2009
2. I O O F Building and Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 6, 2009
3. I O O F Building
Courtesy of The Silver Star Parlor No.63, Native Sons of the Golden West, circa 1920
4. 5th Street - Looking Southwest
The IOOF building is in the foreground. The Burdge Hotel is the large building in the background which was distorted in a fire.
Courtesy of The Silver Star Parlor No.63, Native Sons of the Golden West.
5. I O O F Building
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,048 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on April 13, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on April 20, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
