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

The Finnish Temperance Hall

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 16, 2009

1. The Finnish Temperance Hall Marker

Inscription. This Hall Dedicated to:

The People From Finland
Who Immigrated
To Rocklin

The Finnish Temperance
Society Who Built The
Hall in 1905

The United Finnish Kaleva
Brothers And Sisters
Lodge No. 5 Of Rocklin
California

Erected 1991 by Rocklin Historical Society, May 27, 1991.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 38° 47.348′ N, 121° 13.949′ W. Marker is in Rocklin, California, in Placer County. It is on Rocklin Road near South Grove Street. Marker is located to the right of the steps leading to the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4090 Rocklin Road, Rocklin CA 95677, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in the Sierra Nevada,

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

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: Rocklin Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Fletcher Moon House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rocklin Wall of Recognition (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rocklin Roundhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rocklin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Barudoni Building (approx.

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0.3 miles away); Rocklin's Front Street Business District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Saint Mary’s Chapel (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rocklin.

Regarding The Finnish Temperance Hall. “Finn Hall”, as it is known to most Rocklinites, was built by the Finnish Temperance Society in 1905. In the early days, this most impressive building was used for most of Rocklin’s social functions, and graduations were always held here. School Christmas programs, receptions, dances and fraternal meetings were also the norm for “Finn Hall.”
Source: City of Rocklin Historical Points of Interests.
http://www.rocklin.ca.gov/residents/history/landmarks.asp

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 16, 2009

2. The Finnish Temperance Hall Marker

The Finnish Temperance Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 16, 2009

3. The Finnish Temperance Hall

The Finnish Temperance Hall Photo Display image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 4, 2009

4. The Finnish Temperance Hall Photo Display

Historical Photos on display at the Rocklin History Museum located at 3895 Rocklin Road.
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 4,473 times since then and 200 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on October 18, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.