Red Bluff in Tehama County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
I.O.O.F. Odd Fellows Lodge No. 76
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 29, 2010
1. I.O.O.F. Odd Fellows Lodge No. 76 Marker
Building dedicated 1863
Listed in the
National Register of Historical Landmarks
Volume 2, Page 59, 1976
Plaque placed by:
Berendos Parlor No. 23
N.D.G.W.
Red Bluff, California
January 6, 1985
Erected 1985 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Berendos Parlor No. 23.
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 month for this entry is January 1864.
Location. 40° 10.573′ N, 122° 14.112′ W. Marker is in Red Bluff, California, in Tehama County. Marker is at the intersection of Oak Street and Washington Street on Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 342 Oak Street, Red Bluff CA 96080, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In Memory - Ken Carlson (within shouting distance of this marker); Tehama County World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Peter's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Cone & Kimball Building Clock Tower Bell (about 700 feet away); The First Christian Church
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More about this marker. The marker is mounted on the Washington Street side of the building, to the right of the bar entrance (i.e. almost at the corner meeting the Oak Street side). The marker blends in well and is easy to miss.
Regarding I.O.O.F. Odd Fellows Lodge No. 76. The National Register of Historic Places record indicates the building was constructed in 1883. From the statement of significance: "This two-story, Italianate Victorian building has outside walls that are sixteen inches thick and partition walls that are twelve inches thick. The second floor with its twenty foot ceiling was used for lodge functions by the International Order of Oddfellows. The commercial first floor produced rental income for the lodge."
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 29, 2010
2. I.O.O.F. Odd Fellows Lodge No. 76 - view from the east
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 29, 2010
3. I.O.O.F. Odd Fellows Lodge No. 76 - view from the south
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 892 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 23, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
