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

IOOF Building

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

1. IOOF Building Marker

Inscription. The International Order of Odd Fellows building was a wooden structure built in 1892. It was replaced with the current building in 1928. After a 2009 fire, the Odd Fellows Lodge repaired the building. In 2011 the building was purchased by the City and the new City Hall location was opened to the public April 2012.

Erected by Rotary Club of Newman.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 37° 18.87′ N, 121° 1.331′ W. Marker is in Newman, California, in Stanislaus County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Fresno Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. The plaque is mounted to the west side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 938 Fresno Street, Newman CA 95360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin 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: Dutch Corner School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Armistead Building (within shouting distance of this marker); West Side Santitarium (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Side Index (within shouting distance

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of this marker); St. George Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Stratton's Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Rose Garage (about 300 feet away); Simon Newman Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newman.

Also see . . . Independent Order of Odd Fellow History. The plaque incorrectly uses "International" instead of "Independent."

"The first lodge established on this continent was Shakespere, No. 1, New York city, 26 Dec. 1806. The five Odd Fellows composing this lodge were of the Loyal Independent Order and the moving spirits were Solomon Chambers and his son John C., English mechanics from the south of London. The founders were three boat builders, a comedian, and a vocalist – a group befitting the name “Odd Fellows,” indeed. The lodge was self-instituted, a common practice in those times."

(Submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

IOOF Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

2. IOOF Building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.