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

The Grand Cafe

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2015

1. The Grand Cafe Marker

Inscription. Established in 1909, the Grand was first operated by Kwan Wong. In 1912, the Grand moved to this location and in 1921 Sam Vucanovich and Steve Sargent became the new owners. The original building collapsed in 1934 from construction next door and the Grand reopened in this building in 1935 with Steve Sargent at the helm, and accompanied by his wife, Helen. For over seventy years the Sargent family has been dedicated to serving the public's needs.

Erected 1993 by E Clampus Vitus, Never Sweats Chapter #1863.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 40° 25.098′ N, 120° 39.648′ W. Marker is in Susanville, California, in Lassen County. It is on Main Street near South Gay Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 730 Main Street, Susanville CA 96130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Modoc Plateau

and in the Shasta Cascade.

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: Pioneer Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Oakes & Philbrook Furniture Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Lassen County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Larry Griffith

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Roop's Fort (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nobles Trail - Rooptown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lassen Lodge No. 149 F.&A.M (approx. 0.2 miles away); Susanville Veterans Memorial Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Susanville.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2015

2. The Grand Cafe Marker

The marker is located to the right of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 899 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.