Odeon Saloon - Billiard Parlour, Dayton Lodge No. 5, I.O.O.F. — Dayton, NV - E Clampus Vitus Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

History sign on old I.O.O.F Hall on Pike St in Dayton, NV. Marker deals with the old I.O.O.F. building.
Text of Plaque:
This first community building was built by the Odd Fellows in 1863 costing $30,000. Lodge offices and hall were on the second floor. The Odeon Saloon and Billiard Parlour occupied the west side of the street floor, hosting such notables as Mark Twain and Adolph Sutro. The hardware establishment of Howe and Gallatin was on the east side street level.
In August, 1863, Territorial Governor Nye, escorted by Fort Churchill troops, spoke from the balcony to an empty street following a reported riot, and Committee of Vigilance hanging. President U.S. Grant, prior to visiting Sutro’s tunnel, in October 1879, used the balcony to speak to a more responsive group of townspeople.
After the Dayton Fire of July, 1866, the building was sold and remodeled. The second floor became the Melodeon Hall where dances, minstrel shows, and operas were held. Some town meetings were conducted here.
Julia C. Bulette Chaper 1864, E Clampus Vitus
Dedicated June 29, 1974

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