Vacaville in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Odd Fellows Hall
Vacaville
By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 29, 2009
1. The Odd Fellows Hall Marker
The Odd Fellows Hall. Vacaville. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.,) Vacaville Lodge No. 83, re-built this structure of brick and cast-iron columns in 1889. The previous two building burned in 1877 and 1884. The earthquake of 1892 seriously damaged the front of the building. The building still rents the stores below to maintain the meeting hall above. The I.O.O.F. is a benevolent, fraternal organization dedicated to the betterment of the community. The Vacaville Lodge No. 83 was chartered in 1859 as one of Vacaville's oldest fraternal organizations. . . Dedicated year 2001 . by I.O.O.F. Lodge 83
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.,) Vacaville Lodge No. 83, re-built this structure of brick and cast-iron columns in 1889. The previous two building burned in 1877 and 1884. The earthquake of 1892 seriously damaged the front of the building. The building still rents the stores below to maintain the meeting hall above. The I.O.O.F. is a benevolent, fraternal organization dedicated to the betterment of the community. The Vacaville Lodge No. 83 was chartered in 1859 as one of Vacaville's oldest fraternal organizations.
Dedicated year 2001
by I.O.O.F. Lodge 83
Erected 2001 by Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 83.
Location. 38° 21.397′ N, 121° 59.22′ W. Marker is in Vacaville, California, in Solano County. Marker is on Main Street near Davis Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 530 Main Street, Vacaville CA 95688, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walker Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Built 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gillespie’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker);
By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 29, 2009
2. The Vacaville Odd Fellows Hall (Constructed 1889)
More about this marker. Marker is attached to the front door.
Categories. • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings •
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on April 4, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,292 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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