Alberding Store - Columbia Historic District - Columbia, CA - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

"The building now primarily known as the Saint Charles Saloon is also known by several other names. The "Alberding building" is often used by historians. Most folks call it "the Charlie", others call it "the Bar" and still others simply call it "home." Few have ever called it boring.

In 1851, Charles Alberding owned a wooden structure on this lot and he ran a grocery and provisions store in it. In 1856, Alberding had the current brick structure erected. For all intents and purposes Alberding owned the building until 1871. During this time, numerous people rented the building and ran various businesses in it. These businesses were primarily bars. However, a bakery and oyster bar occupied this site in the late 1850's.

In 1871, Alberding sold to Paul Bixel. In 1872, Bixel sold to Mike Rehm. Rehm ran a saloon with billiard tables. The structure then changed hands many times before the state purchased it in 1947 from the Solari family. Carlo Franco then became a conncessionaire. He and several other individuals operated the "Pioneer Saloon" for many years." (visit link)

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Columbia Historic District Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link] Address: 11266 Yankee Hill Rd Columbia, CA 95310 How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below) Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link] NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed

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