Sonora in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Rehm Building

Photographed by Liam Williams, April 25, 2026

1. Rehm Building Marker

Inscription. This building is one of the oldest in Sonora, constructed of brick and stunning natural rock. From the 1850's until the 1870's, Rueben Pasteur bought and sold gold dust at this location. Later it was a dry goods store operated by Edward and Bert Rehm. In the late 1920's the Bank of Italy, later the Bank of America, occupied a separate building on the rear portion of the lot. This was later combined into the building we see today.

In 1933, it became the Mountain Club Bar with rumors of illegal gambling. It was during this time the stunning antique mahogany back bar was installed. Since then, the building has housed several different drinking establishments. In 2003, a complete renovation was done on the building and was reopened as Legends in 2004
The Thirsty Prospector was established in 2020.

Erected 2025 by Matuca Chapter 1849, E Clampus Vitus.

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. 37° 59.021′ N, 120° 22.928′ W. Marker is in Sonora, California, in Tuolumne County. It is at the intersection of South Washington Street and Theall Street, on the right when

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traveling north on South Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 S Washington Street, Sonora CA 95370, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

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: City Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Sonora Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); First Home of Wells Fargo & Company in Sonora (within shouting distance of this marker); Sugg House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Sonora Plaza Well (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Portal of the Past (about 500 feet away); Bradford Building (about 500 feet away); Sonora Fountain (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonora.

Rehm Building storefront with marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Liam Williams, April 25, 2026

2. Rehm Building storefront with marker

Marker is visible to the left of the door

Rehm Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Liam Williams, April 25, 2026

3. Rehm Building

Sonora, Tuolumne Co., Cal. image. Click for full size.

courtesy California State Library, 1896

4. Sonora, Tuolumne Co., Cal.

The second panel from the left, bottom row, depicts the building, “E.L. Rehm Dry Goods”, as it appeared in the 1890s.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. 4. submitted on May 29, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.