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

Excelsior Parlor 31

Native Sons of the Golden West

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2011

1. Excelsior Parlor 31 Marker

Inscription. Excelsior Parlor #31 was organized near this site on June 28, 1884. The building was the site of See & Marshall’s Circus lot in 1851, the Fireman’s Hall from 1850 through 1862 and Mat Ryan’s Saloon until purchased by the Native Sons of the Golden West. The conversion of the parlor into this two story building began in 1914. Construction was completed by the Native Son John Gubbins at a final cost of $7,715.67.

The new parlor building was dedicated on June 28, 1915, which was the 31st anniversary of this subordinate parlor, Excelsior #31. This parlor building has remained in constant use the last 95 years. The Brothers of Excelsior Parlor look forward to many more great years in this historical building.

Erected 2011 by Native Sons of the Golden West, James L. Shadle, Grand President and Excelsior Parlor #31 N.S.G.W. (Marker Number 2010-08.)

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 date for this entry is June 28, 1884.

Location. 38° 20.955′ N, 120° 46.415′ W. Marker is in Jackson, California, in Amador County. It is on Court Street east of North Main Street, on the right

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when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Court Street, Jackson CA 95642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Gold Country

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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: Constitution Saloon (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Constitution Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Court House Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Sesquicentennial Court House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memoriam: The '49ers (within shouting distance of this marker); Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Steckler's Building (within shouting distance of this marker); S. Harris Clothing Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Regarding Excelsior Parlor 31. Originally founded in Pioneer Hall in Jackson, Excelsior Parlor #31's Native Sons Hall is now also home to Ursula Parlor #1 (the mother parlor) of the Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Excelsior Parlor #31 Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2011

2. Excelsior Parlor #31 Hall and Marker

The marker is mounted on the front of the building to the left of the entrance door.

Past Grand President James Shadle with the Excelsior Parlor 31 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, January 25, 2014

3. Past Grand President James Shadle with the Excelsior Parlor 31 Marker

PGP Shadle dedicated this marker in 2010.

Excelsior Parlor Member and Grand 3rd VP Candidate, Erik Christeson with Excelsior Parlor 31 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, January 25, 2014

4. Excelsior Parlor Member and Grand 3rd VP Candidate, Erik Christeson with Excelsior Parlor 31 Marker

Excelsior Parlor 31 & The Women's Club of Jackson Building (Constitution Saloon) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, January 25, 2014

5. Excelsior Parlor 31 & The Women's Club of Jackson Building (Constitution Saloon)

Both buildings are now owned by Excelsior Parlor NSGW, a doorway was opened between them and the Women's Club building is now the social hall (saloon) for Excelsior Parlor#31 NSGW and Ursula Parlor #1 NDGW.

Glass Edging on the Excelsior Parlor #31 Hall Entrance Door image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2011

6. Glass Edging on the Excelsior Parlor #31 Hall Entrance Door

(Jackson) Native Sons Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, April 7, 2016

7. (Jackson) Native Sons Hall Marker

Not yet mounted, currently in the basement.

"Native Sons Building
This building constructed in 1915
dedicated on the one-hundredth
anniversary of Excelsior Parlor No. 31.
Grand Parlor
Native Sons of the Golden West
June 24, 1984
William Bundesen, Grand President"

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,497 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on February 2, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 1, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 6. submitted on May 15, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 7. submitted on April 14, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.