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

Oberon Saloon

Photographed by Loren Wilson, September 21, 2013

1. Oberon Saloon Marker

Inscription. Built in 1893, the Oberon was the hub of activity in downtown Napa. Patrons could buy a cigar, get a shave and a haircut for two bits, or relax with a cold beer while playing a leisurely game of pool or cards. Many a shoe was shined here. In 1932 the building burned down. Two years later the building was restored to its current Art Deco style. The Oberon was a hangout for boxing legend Rocky Marciano while training for fights. In 2010 the building was earthquake retrofitted by the present owner Joe Peatman and since 1994 has been the home of Downtown Joe’s Restaurant and Microbrewery.

Erected 2013 by Sam Brannan Chapter #1004, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 38° 17.921′ N, 122° 17.092′ W. Marker is in Napa, California, in Napa County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Second Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. This is a "T" intersection. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 902 Main Street Napa CA, Napa CA 94559, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in 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: Fremont's Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); Semorile Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Winship Building 1888 (within shouting distance of this marker); Napa County Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Napa Courthouse Flag Staff (about 300 feet away); Napa - Birthplace of the Loudspeaker and the Magnavox Corp. (about 400 feet away); Chinatown / Shuck Chan (about 400 feet away); Napa County Courthouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map

The Oberon Saloon building now houses Downtown Joe's image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Loren Wilson, September 21, 2013

2. The Oberon Saloon building now houses Downtown Joe's

of all markers in Napa.

Oberon Saloon Drink Token (Obverse Side) image. Click for full size.

3. Oberon Saloon Drink Token (Obverse Side)

Oberon Saloon Drink Token (Reverse Side) image. Click for full size.

4. Oberon Saloon Drink Token (Reverse Side)

Oberon Saloon and Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

December 5, 2015

5. Oberon Saloon and Marker - Wide View

Oberon Saloon Marker and Shoe Shine Bench image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 16, 2025

6. Oberon Saloon Marker and Shoe Shine Bench

Oberon Saloon Shoe Shine Bench image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 16, 2025

7. Oberon Saloon Shoe Shine Bench

Oberon Saloon Brewery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 16, 2025

8. Oberon Saloon Brewery

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 16, 2025

9. Oberon Saloon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2013, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. This page has been viewed 1,129 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2013, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. 5. submitted on December 7, 2015. 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 23, 2025, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 9. submitted on October 18, 2025, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.