Free and Accepted Masons
Chartered by Grand Lodge of California
On May 6, 1854 at Illinoistown (about a half mile South of Colfax)
A special Central Pacific train brought the Sacramento Coronet Band and fifty guests for the Dedication of this . . . — — Map (db m45277) HM
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Colfax Lodge No. 132
Instituted 18 April, 1867
This brick building
acquired and used by IOOF
since 26 August, 1889 — — Map (db m45279) HM
Erected in 1864
By International Order of Odd Fellows
Originally 24 feet (front) by 80 feet (along alley)
Two stories high; outside stairway on alley side
expanded east to present size in 1905,
adding four windows and inside stairway . . . — — Map (db m17876) HM
This property - Newcastle Portuguese Hall - has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m684) HM
Built in 1912, various businesses have occupied this building over the years, including Placer Savings, the Rainbow Club, Schmidt's Delicatessen and Dutra Liquors.
Known as Gordon Hall, the upstairs became a popular gathering place used by . . . — — Map (db m91386) HM
Originally built in 1875 and twice destroyed by fire, 1898 & 1909, this edifice continues a century of Masonic service to Sierra Valley.
Dedicated in the spirit of brotherhood Sept. 6, 1975 by Las Plumas del Oro Chapter, E Clampus Vitus — — Map (db m56654) HM
Built in 1911 by Judge Gay, it was the first grocery store between Susanville and Red Bluff. On May 27, 1932 Gordon Purdy turned it into a bar named the Mt. Lassen Club. Margaret and Lee Baker became the club’s owners in August of 1963. Now the . . . — — Map (db m56736) HM
This historic building was built in 1878 by John McBeth and D.D. Compton, merchants, for use as a warehouse. As such it played an important role when Greenville’s two foundries, flour mill, sarsaparilla works, brickyard, wagon shop, and sawmill . . . — — Map (db m56648) HM
Originally Burrel-Buckley, barn lot circa 1860, Jumbo Merian’s Grocery & Gas Station, 1930-1945, purchased by Frank C. Reilly, operator from 1945-1965. Frank C. Reilly was the first Humbug of FCR 5978, E Clampus Vitus and one of the very few that . . . — — Map (db m56323) HM
Built in 1876, it is one of the first permanent structures in the Quincy Business District. Businesses of this site included Cohn Bros. Dry Goods, U.S. Post Office, I.O.O.F. Lodge, E.C.V. Hall, National Forest Supervisors office, Quincy Hardware and . . . — — Map (db m56386) HM
Built in 1914 as “Harvey’s Place” by Harvey Egbert. During Prohibition Ed Dory ran the Quincy Dairy Store & some slot machines here. Zola & Plumas “Plumie” Stokes bought the saloon from Egbert in 1947. In 1989 Plumie sold the building to Melody and . . . — — Map (db m56529) HM
In 1891, Mr. Charles L. Cooper purchased 300 acres to be
used as a game preserve for hunting quail, dove and rabbit.
In the 1920's, a club house, tennis courts, stables and a
large pool called “The Plunge” were added. In the 1940's,
Cooper's son . . . — — Map (db m176826) HM
monument front:
Jacqueline Cochran
(1906-1980)
Woman Pilot, Record Setter, WASP, Ninety-Nine
First Woman to Break the Sound Barrier
Charter Member of the Coachella Valley Chapter of Ninety-Nines
Jackie Cochran . . . — — Map (db m114556) HM
This property was donated by Adolph and Catherine Van Maren to accommodate this one-room Sylvan School House constructed in 1862 and relocated to this site in 1927. This property was on the northeast side of the former Van Maren Ranch, which covered . . . — — Map (db m46664) HM
The first I.O.O.F. meeting was held on
May 2, 1878. The first Rebekah meeting
was held on May 2, 1888. On July 7, 1892
The original building burned and was
rebuilt with the I.O.O.F taking ownership.
A rededication of the hall was
held on March . . . — — Map (db m18031) HM
Site of stables at Western terminus of Pony Express (1860-61), later used by blacksmith shops. Adjacent after 1892 fire, was built two - story Burke's Hall, a community center. Meeting place of Granite Parlor No.83, NSGW (1886-1958).
Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m77653) HM
Organized March 1874
Dedicated October 1882
Presented by Native Daughters of the Golden West
San Juan Parol #315
Rededicated 5-15-98 — — Map (db m2033) HM
Constructed in 1868. Headquarters of Sacramento Society of California Pioneers Founded 1854 Sacramento Pioneer Foundation Incorporated 1966
Plaque dedicated April 19, 1967 by Sacramento Historic Landmarks Commission Rededicated June 30, . . . — — Map (db m68630) HM
The Pioneer Hall was built in 1868 as headquarters of the Sacramento Society of California Pioneers, which was organized February 6, 1853. It has been owned and cared for since its construction by the California Pioneer Association, descendants of . . . — — Map (db m68629) HM
First panel:
The Comité Centro Mexicano commemorates the same respect and sense of equality dictated by this historical plaque. With great honor we re-dedicate it in honor of all humanity on this date.
From 1948 to 1975, El Centro . . . — — Map (db m91735) HM
Dr. Duncombe was the first physician on record to come to Sacramento. A Native of Stanford, Connecticut, he moved to Upper Canada (now Ontario) to become a landowner and member of Parliament. Ontario’s first medical school, the Talbot Dyspensary . . . — — Map (db m14105) HM
Born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, January 8, 1806, John Bigler was the eldest of what was said to be “a numerous family of children.” As a young man, he was apprenticed to the printing trade and became one of the youngest editors of the . . . — — Map (db m13069) HM
Plot Size: 67” by 68’
Established 1859
In purchasing this site from the Board of Trustees, Sacramento City Cemetery, July 30, 1859, the Order of Free and Accepted Masons became the first fraternal organization in Sacramento to provide . . . — — Map (db m14075) HM
They were an order that inscribed upon their banners, “Visit the sick, relieve the distressed, and bury the dead.”
“To the benevolent – If there is any of that commodity called charity in this community, we earnestly . . . — — Map (db m12489) HM
In 1854 Sacramento was prospering notably in spite of the floods, fires and epidemics that had besieged her. German-born citizens and men of German ancestry decided to organize a “Turn Verein”, as was the custom in their homeland. They . . . — — Map (db m12527) HM
Sacramento City CemeteryThe GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC Memorial Plot was originally located in the New Helvetia Cemetery at the corner of 31st and J Streets, a plot donated to the Sumner Post No.3 by the owner and proprietor John Wesley Reeves. . . . — — Map (db m12411) HM
Marker One:
Has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
By the United States Department of the Interior
1868
Marker Two:
San Juan Bautista
Third Street Historic . . . — — Map (db m225308) HM
Constructed by the Ontario Masonic Lodge in the Neoclassical Commercial style of architecture, white brick veneer and intricate dentil details on the cornice enhances the front façade. Accentuating the second story is a decorative triangular . . . — — Map (db m287940) HM
This fountain was built by the Women's
Christian Temperance Union and dedicated
to this City of Ontario on July 4th 1908, to
provide the town with "a drinking fountain
where only the pure, sparkling water
can be had at any time by the . . . — — Map (db m37513) HM
In 2007, the gazebo had fallen into disrepair and was facing demolition. A group of Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotarians and community leaders led by L. John Simons, assembled to consider moving and restoring the gazebo. With help from many in the community . . . — — Map (db m117974) HM
Originally built in the garden behind the Twins Inn. This gazebo was donated to the city of Carlsbad by Neiman’s Village Faire and moved to the Rotary Park in 1950. It was restored through the generous assistance of the Carlsbad Evening Rotary Club. — — Map (db m117957) HM
Founder of Knox's Corners,
later the City of El Cajon
Owner of community's first business, the Knox Hotel on the southwest corner of Main and Magnolia; first Postmaster, County roadmaster; charter member of California's International Order of . . . — — Map (db m54383) HM
Built by F.L.Blanc, Parson, Carpenter, Lumberman to store apple box "shook" for drying. When box making failed to pay, he turned it into his first store selling lumber, paint & "A small stock of luxuries." It was used as a rental in the 30's and . . . — — Map (db m84775) HM
Meeting place for the
International Order
of Good Templars
Served as Poway's
first high school
A place for social
and community events
Once was a thrift store and tack
and feed store — — Map (db m74090) HM
A joint effort of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges, this Classical Revival-style building required nearly a decade to complete due to a lack of money and materials. A parade kicked off the long awaited laying of the cornerstone, into which was . . . — — Map (db m51620) HM
[Plaque One] La Jolla Woman’s Club Founded in 1894 For Local Women to Discuss Literature and Current Affairs
The Clubhouse is the First Historical Site in La Jolla
Built in 1914 by Modernist Architect, Irving Gill
Crown Colony Chapter . . . — — Map (db m280278) HM
The first Chinese American troop of
the Boy Scouts of America, Troop
Three of San Francisco, was founded
by eight boys on this Chinese
Methodist Church site in 1914. It is
one of the oldest active troops in the
United States.
Dedicated by . . . — — Map (db m186444) HM
On this site in 1851, Yee Ah Tye established the Sze Yup Company, one of the first
Chinese mutual aid associations in America. Sze Yup Company provided mutual support,
social services and economic aid. Constructed as a temple, the . . . — — Map (db m155185) HM
In memory of
Heber Cady Tilden
On April 22, 1906, at the intersection
of 22nd and Guerrero streets,
Heber C. Tilden, a Red Cross Society volunteer
during the Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906,
was accidently shot and killed
while . . . — — Map (db m274413) HM
“The Family”, one of San Francisco’s oldest and most distinctive social clubs, was founded on this site on April, 1902
This plaque dedicated on the Club’s centennial — — Map (db m58397) HM
The Building
Although the building was quickly constructed after the 1906 earthquake, the design does not forgo aesthetics. The post-quake urgency to rebuild is reflected in the building's design; its unusual sheet metal siding was . . . — — Map (db m163003) HM
Birthplace of Freemasonry in California.
Historical Landmark No. 408.
second marker:
This site marks the birthplace of
Freemasonry in California.
At this location on October 17, 1849
the first meeting of
Free and . . . — — Map (db m240302) HM
On September 25, 1886, the Order of the Native Daughters of the Golden West was organized
by Lily O. Reichling-Dyer in Jackson, California. The purpose of the Order is to perpetuate the
principles of love of home, devotion to the flag, . . . — — Map (db m231968) HM
The Order of the Native Daughters of the Golden West was founded on September 25, 1886. In 1899, a Home was established providing our members with "...rest, serenity and an abiding place of affection..."
This structure is our fourth Home in . . . — — Map (db m143240) HM
Founded 1855
B'nai Brith was one of the most vibrant Jewish institutions in San Francisco. It operated seven lodges by 1900. Regional headquarters on this site once housed an extensive library especially strong in Judaica. The Building was . . . — — Map (db m91511) HM
Originally dedicated Sept. 15, 1912
Rededicated on the 100th anniversary Sept. 16, 2012 in memory of those who had the foresight to construct this building.
Directors 1912
James D. Phelan • Chas. M. Belshaw • Lewis F. Byington • Louis . . . — — Map (db m71900) HM
Built in 1881, the building was bought by the newly instituted Lodge on July 11, 1882. The upstairs has served continuously as a meeting hall since then.
Dedicated on October 8, 1994 Tuleburgh Chapter #69, E Clampus Vitus — — Map (db m241688) HM
On May 20, 1988 this unique 1923 Roman style building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In celebration we honor those women of vision who in 1906 started this club, first known as the Lodi Improvement Club. Their efforts . . . — — Map (db m91787) HM
On Nov. 17, 1893, six local women met to form a private club they named “Philomathean,” meaning “Lover of Learning.” By 1910, members undertook to build a meeting place all their own. Local architect W.E. Wood donated the rustic Craftsman Style . . . — — Map (db m250563) HM
This French Medieval style structure originally served as the sales office for what would become Belmont Country Club Properties, a 1000-acre development that included the adjacent Bell Monti Country Club clubhouse with swimming pool, tennis, . . . — — Map (db m203048) HM
This Property Has Been
Placed On The
NATIONAL REGISTER
OF HISTORIC PLACES
By The United States
Department Of The Interior
National Register of Historic Places Statement of Significance:
Building/structure dates: 1890 initial . . . — — Map (db m12539) HM
The finest playhouse between San Francisco and San Jose opened here January 20, 1896. In 1921, the building was purchased by Redwood City Masonic Lodge which was instituted August 28, 1863. — — Map (db m62625) HM
The GRAND ARMY of the REPUBLIC was a fraternal organization composed of honorably discharged veterans of the Union Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Revenue Cutter Service who served in the American Civil War. Founded in 1866, it grew to include about . . . — — Map (db m202545) HM
The Redwood City Woman's Club was the first independent
women's organization in Redwood City. The women of Redwood
City and the vicinity formed the club to provide social, service,
and educational opportunities for its members. One of . . . — — Map (db m186431) HM
Built in 1905 of locally produced red brick and chalkrock, owned and operated continuously by Lompoc Lodge #248,
I.O.O.F. Hall Association — — Map (db m311450) HM
On this site September 28, 1905 representatives of the Masonic Grand Lodge of California convened to place the cornerstone of the first Masonic temple in Santa Barbara County.
Among those famous representatives present were Edward H. Hart, acting . . . — — Map (db m162353) HM
The original Masonic cornerstone was
dedicated October 1908 by Dr. W.T. Lucas,
past Grand Master of Masons in California
and the officers of Santa Maria's
Hesperian Lodge #264, E.&A.M.
A $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie financed
Santa . . . — — Map (db m161711) HM
The Campbell Country Woman's Club raised the funds to build this Spanish Colonial Revival-style structure in 1923. The town library and public meeting rooms were housed here until the 1960's .
The Woman's Club founded the Campbell Historical . . . — — Map (db m101521) HM
The town of Coyote was established on a popular route known as El Camino Real by the Mexicans who traveled it. This route linked the missions throughout California. Originally named Burnett, Coyote developed around a post office that was housed in a . . . — — Map (db m207448) HM
In December 1894, nine women met to form the San Jose Woman's Club . Supporting temperance and suffrage, the members also promoted education, community improvements and the arts. The club was opened to women of all creeds and nationalities. Today, . . . — — Map (db m108410) HM
Local Scottish Rite Masons built their hall on this site in 1909. Designed by George Page, it was a simple rectangular structure with a severe Greek Revival façade. When the Masons moved into the new Scottish Rite Temple in 1925, the vacated . . . — — Map (db m30261) HM
Built as the Scottish Rite Temple in 1925-25, this distinguished structure was designed by architect Carl Werner. The entry portico, with its six Ionic columns and unusual Egyptian ornamentation, lends the buildings special grandeur. In 1981, the . . . — — Map (db m30285) HM
Hanford Lennox Gordon was born in 1846 and over his lifetime held a variety of positions as attorney, and officer for the Union Army during the Civil War, a farmer, and a rancher.
Hanford and his wife, Mary, moved to San José from Minnesota in . . . — — Map (db m227093) HM
Welcome to the
Gordon House
Home of the Rotary Club of San Jose
Hanford Lennox Gordon was born in 1846 and over his lifetime held a variety of positions as attorney, and officer for the Union Army during the Civil War, a farmer, and . . . — — Map (db m52126) HM
The Portuguese men and women of Santa Clara founded this building, commonly known as the S.E.S. Hall, in 1896. This fraternal organization was created as a means of communication and socialization. It gave the Portuguese community a place to meet, . . . — — Map (db m54026) HM
Second site 1799–1784 Mission Santa Clara de Asis.
Original site January 12, 1777 founded by the Franciscan Fathers 967 yards north, 334 yards south of Bayshore Highway Bridge No. 37–64. — — Map (db m195668) HM
Built with funds raised by Stanford women
Formally opened February 18, 1915.
Presented to the University September 1, 1966, by the Board of Directors of the Stanford Women’s Club. — — Map (db m232008) HM
Founded in 1862, and continuously operated , by the Santa Cruz Lodge #96, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The park has grown from a modest size lot to over 30 acres of well maintained grounds. The park has had endowment care since the turn of the . . . — — Map (db m203153) HM
The old Phoenix Building (1549 Pacific Ave.) was constructed about 1866, and became the old Phoenix Saloon and lodgings. Around 1900 it headquartered the Santa Cruz Stage & Express Co. until 1910, then Hugo Photo Studio (1924-27), a fruit market . . . — — Map (db m212314) HM
Marker One:
Dedicated July 4, 1976 in celebration of the Bicentennial of the founding of our country. Originally erected by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1900, the Town Clock was created and later restored in a legacy of freedom, . . . — — Map (db m212371) HM
The Masonic Lodge was constructed of locally made brick on this site prior to 1866. Mount Shasta Lodge No. 281 F. & A.M. occupied the building from 1886 to 1895, then again from 1934 until they sold the building to the City of Anderson in 2001. . . . — — Map (db m70344) HM
The French Gulch Lodge No. 75, Independent Order of Odd Fellows was established on May 5, 1858. Erastrus Dickinson was first Noble Grand on June 24, 1864. All records of the lodge as well as the original charter were destroyed by fire. The new lodge . . . — — Map (db m70328) HM
Officers of the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, chartered 1858, commissioned the construction of a private and public cemetery in August, 1866. The public section opened May 16, 1868, with the lodge members interred thereafter as their . . . — — Map (db m89137) HM
Historical dates conflict on the exact date of construction, but most agree it was built between 1883 and 1885. Records indicate the Clinton Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons #119 held their first meeting in the in the new building in June of . . . — — Map (db m133560) HM
Oldest Chartered Masonic Lodge in California
Free and Accepted Masons
Originally chartered by the most worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A F and A M
May 10th AL5848 (1848)
Dedicated in due and ancient form this 10th day of May AL5998 . . . — — Map (db m1137) HM
The oldest Masonic Lodge in the State of California. Chartered by the most worshipful Grand lodge of Missouri on the 10th of May, 1848.
This building was dedicated on Saint John’s day, the 27th of December, 1854 and has been in continuous use by . . . — — Map (db m70429) HM
The Mountain Shade Lodge No. 18 F. & A.M. received it’s charter on May 5, 1852. Prior to that date they operated under a dispensation. The Masons met originally in the Craycroft Building. Then erected their own building on this site in 1852. The . . . — — Map (db m44242) HM
The Etna Chapter of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellow #184 was founded
on January 18, 1871. There were 11
charter members. This brick building
was designed by Louis Fafa and was
built in 1881. The upper floor was used
for lodge . . . — — Map (db m112494) HM
This plaque commemorates the 60th anniversary of the American Legion. The national charter was signed in Hornbook on Sept. 16, 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson while his train stopped enroute from Portland to San Francisco. — — Map (db m88022) HM
On or near this site between 1854 and 1856 the members of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus had a meeting hall. During the day it was used as a court room and clerks office. — — Map (db m70186) HM
The Arcade Saloon once stood on this site in 1856 where Lotta Crabtree began her singing and dancing profession, and John C. Heenan, ‘The Benicia Boy’ started his fighting career. The building was completely destroyed by the Great Fire of 1871, but . . . — — Map (db m70131) HM
I.O.O.F. Yreka Lodge #19 was instituted in 1853 and has been at this location since that date. Multiple transactions in ownership and lot size and shape occurred before two, one-story brick buildings were erected on this site. These buildings . . . — — Map (db m70129) HM
Originally known as the Wetzel Lot, a brick building stood here in 1880 which housed the fire department – Engine & Hose No. 1. A new building with a massive edifice was erected on the site in 1926 by four Masonic orders who sold shares at $50 . . . — — Map (db m70081) HM
This tablet dedicated to his memory. He was State Senator 1852-1853; Mayor of Santa Barbara, Captain of California Volunteers serving in Arizona during the Civil War 1861-1865. He was a loyal member of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E. Clampus . . . — — Map (db m58330) HM
The first Masonic hall built in California was begun in the summer of 1850, occupied by the lodge October 14, 1850, and formally dedicated December 27, 1850. This building served as the Masonic Temple for Benicia Lodge No. 5 until 1888, when the . . . — — Map (db m16317) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m17636) HM
Kentucky native Sidney Clay Walker crossed the plains in 1850 and in 1872 settled in the Vaca Valley where he eventually owned 1,200 acres. He was an organizer of the Vacaville Water and Light Company in the 1890's and in 1896 built this brick . . . — — Map (db m17661) HM
In recognition for his continuous dedication to the preservation of western history through his world – renowned artistic endeavors: for expressing his love of the Order through the sculptured likeness of the men who have labored to preserve . . . — — Map (db m54590) HM
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