Nevada City in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

North Pine & Commercial

Site of Former Nevada City Elks Lodge

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 13, 2011

1. North Pine & Commercial Marker

Inscription. After constructing a second-story meeting hall above two existing 19th century commercial buildings, the Nevada City Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #518 dedicated its first lodge at this location on June 14, 1913. The lodge hall and street-level storefronts served the community until a devastating fire broke out on the morning of March 20, 2002.

Property owners Ken & Kay Baker and Gary & Patti Tintle then initiated a reconstruction program that has resulted in the current building-faithful to the architecture and style of the historic structure it replaced.

Contractor – Tintle, Inc Architect – Bruce D. Boyd

Erected 2003.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is March 20, 1760.

Location. 39° 15.784′ N, 121° 1.119′ W. Marker is in Nevada City, California, in Nevada County. It is at the intersection of North Pine Street and Commercial Street, on the right when traveling west on North Pine Street. Marker and building are located on the southeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 North Pine Street, Nevada City CA 95959, 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

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: Masonry in the Gold County (a few steps from this marker); Nevada County Traction Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Kidd & Knox Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Flagg Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Searls Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Nevada County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Brick Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 400 Broad Street (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nevada City.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 13, 2011

2. North Pine & Commercial Marker

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 13, 2011

3. North Pine & Commercial Marker

Marker is visible mounted on the far right of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 769 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.