Barber Joe's - Vacaville, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
N 38° 21.393 W 121° 59.260
10S E 588448 N 4245861
This building started out as a saloon and has been a barber shop since 1940 as noted on a historical plaque hanging in front.
Waymark Code: WMNF50
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/03/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 1

Located in front of Barber Joe's is a historical plaque that reads:

BUILT 1864

Originally constructed as a saloon by
Richardson Long.

After 1902 uses included a
butcher shop and market.

Has served as the
Lopez Family Barbershop
since 1940.

Although the front of this building has undergone major modifications to update its look, you can see the original brick on the east side of the building and although it's been painted over, hints at what this building used to look like.

Group that erected the marker: Vacaville Heritage Council

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
444 Main Street


URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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