Walnut Grove in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Al the Wop's
⎯⎯⎯
Bing Lee's Noodle House
ca.1916
Photographed by Frank Gunshow Sanchez
1. Al the Wop's / Bing Lee's Noodle House Marker
In 1934, Alfred Peter Adami arrived in town with a woman on each arm and a fistful of money that he had "allegedly" earned from bootlegging during prohibition. Al and a partner opened the new Locke Cafe, known as Al the Wop's as a nod to his Italian heritage. The menu in 1977 offered steaks only; your waitress simply asked, "How do you want it?"
Al was a prankster, famously stirring ladies' drinks with his finger. He could be gruff and sometimes surly, but was known to be generous to all.
Al's Place remains a down-to-earth establishment that will never allow itself-or its customers to be taken too seriously.
Dedicated April 11, 2026 - C.Y. 6031
The Ancient & Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus
Johann A. Sutter Chapter #1841
Sam Brannan Chapter #1004
Yerba Buena #1
Pio Pico 1801 Outpost
Chief Solano 1851 Outpost
Credo Quia Absurdum
Erected 2026 by Johann A. Sutter Chapter #1841 Sam Brannan Chapter #1004 Yerba Buena # 1 Pio Pico 1801 Outpost Chief
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 38° 15.034′ N, 121° 30.576′ W. Marker is in Walnut Grove, California, in Sacramento County. It is on Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is to the right of main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13943 Main Street, Walnut Grove CA 95690, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Locke Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Locke, California (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Locke (within shouting distance of this marker); 打更 The Bok Bok Man 更夫 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Locke (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Locke (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Delta Transmission Towers/Delta Cross Channel Gates (approx. Ό mile away); Charles Chuck Tison (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walnut Grove.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2026, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on April 12, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
