Upper Lake in Lake County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

League's Store

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 5, 2012

1. League's Store Marker

Inscription. League's Store, destroyed in the fire of 1924, housed the beginnings of both the Odd Fellows Hall and the Harriet Lee Hammond Library. The post office moved here when the library opened in 1916. The Griner Brothers eventually built and relocated their general store at this location in the 1930's.

Also destroyed in the fire of 1924 was the Justice Court of Upper Lake. Originally located on the east side of town it also served as the practice hall for the Upper Lake Concert Band. Renowned as "the finest band around," they played at parades and local celebrations. For many years the Justice Court was located in the middle of the west side of town. In 1969 it moved to where the current Senior Center is at First and Mendenhall.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 39° 9.87′ N, 122° 54.658′ W. Marker is in Upper Lake, California, in Lake County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and First Street on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9495 Main Street, Upper Lake CA 95485, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Wine Country

and on the Coast Ranges.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bank of Upper Lake (a few steps from this marker); The IOOF Hall (a few steps from this marker); Upper Lake

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Side of Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Diamond Match Lumber Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tallman Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Lake.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Upper Lake Through Time (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

League's Store Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 5, 2012

2. League's Store Marker - wide view

The marker is just barely visible here, mounted roughly in the center of the building, next to the front door.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 690 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.