Auburn Native Sons Hall

Rebuilt in 1860 after a fire, this new fireproof building housed George Willment's mercantile business on the lower floor, while a second floor added at that time was owned and operated by Eureka Lodge #16 F&AM. In 1871, Willment sold his part of the building to David and Julia Lubeck, and the business continued as a dry goods store. From 1896 to 1935, the downstairs became an undertaker's parlor. After the Masons moved to their uptown location, the upstairs was sold to Julia Lubeck in 1916. In the years after the Masons' departure, many other organizations used the upstairs, including Auburn Parlor #59 NSGW. Following the undertaking business, the building passed through various owners and uses until Clay's Home Furnishings purchased it circa 1960. In 1986, Auburn Parlor #59 of the Native Sons of the Golden West bought the building from Clay and has operated it as its meeting hall ever since, with the downstairs serving as retail space.

Auburn, California · United States