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

Old Masonic Hall Erected 1860

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 18, 2010

1. Old Masonic Hall Erected 1860 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Occupied by Eureka Lodge No. 16 F.A.M. Much of the material and furnishings came to Auburn via Cape Horn S.A. This plaque is dedicated to the Pioneers of Auburn by Auburn Parlor No. 232 Native Daughters of the Golden West June 11, 1933

Erected 1933 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Auburn Parlor No. 232.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1586.

Location. 38° 53.785′ N, 121° 4.699′ W. Marker is in Auburn, California, in Placer County. Marker is at the intersection of Commercial Street and Court Street on Commercial Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Commercial Street, Auburn CA 95603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. G. Willment General Store (here, next to this marker); Placer Press (here, next to this marker); Jacob Feldberg – L. Newman, Clothing (a few steps from this marker); Lawyers Row

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Auburn Native Sons Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Placer County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); First Placer County Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Historical Auburn Fire House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.

Regarding Old Masonic Hall Erected 1860. The Old Mason Lodge is currently a Native Sons of the Golden West parlor.

Old Masonic Hall image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 5, 2011

2. Old Masonic Hall

The masonic Hall was on the second floor.
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 18, 2010

3. Old Masonic Hall Erected 1860 Marker

Old Masonic Hall, side and back image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2010

4. Old Masonic Hall, side and back

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 688 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.