Roseville in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
McRae Building
Built 1908
Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 21, 2010
1. McRae Building Marker
Inscription.
McRae Building. Built 1908. The “McRae Opera House” on the upper floor was Roseville’s main social hall through the 1920’s – being used for meetings, plays and dances. It was here that town meetings which led to Roseville’s incorporation were held. For a time the hall became “Lyric” Movie House. During the 1930’s the hall was used as a roller rink and for boxing matches. Later, the upper floor housed the offices of the Press Tribune., Throughout its history, the street level has housed the McRae Insurance Offices, The “Piggley Wiggley” grocery store, the offices of the “Roseville Register” – Roseville’s first newspaper – and the Post Office (1914 – 1924.),
Special recognition to , Richard and Donald Ryan , for renovation in 1989.
The “McRae Opera House” on the upper floor was Roseville’s main social hall through the 1920’s – being used for meetings, plays and dances. It was here that town meetings which led to Roseville’s incorporation were held. For a time the hall became “Lyric” Movie House. During the 1930’s the hall was used as a roller rink and for boxing matches. Later, the upper floor housed the offices of the Press Tribune.
Throughout its history, the street level has housed the McRae Insurance Offices, The “Piggley Wiggley” grocery store, the offices of the “Roseville Register” – Roseville’s first newspaper – and the Post Office (1914 – 1924.)
Special recognition to
Richard and Donald Ryan
for renovation in 1989
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 38° 45.12′ N, 121° 17.123′ W. Marker is in Roseville, California, in Placer County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 Main Street, Roseville CA 95678, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Onyx Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago West Building
4. The Onyx Club (See Nearby Marker) and McRae Building
December 8, 2015
5. McRae Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 934 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on December 9, 2015.
