Brewster Building (Galt, California) Explained

The Brewster Building (also known as Galt Mercantile or the Sawyer Building) is a historic commercial building and IOOF Hall located at 201 Fourth Street in Galt, California. It was built in 1882 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

It is a two-story, Italianate style commercial building with a brick veneer exterior. It is about NaNfeet in plan. Its first floor and basement were originally occupied by John Brewster & Co.; a Masonic Hall and offices used the second floor. It served a Masonic lodge at first, and later served an Odd Fellows lodge. The main meeting hall room, at the rear of the second floor, is NaNfeet in size, and 22feet high, with an open truss ceiling.^[1]

See also

• Independent Order of Odd Fellows
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Sacramento County, California
• California Historical Landmarks in Sacramento County, California

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=00000981}} National Register of Historic Places Registration: Brewster Building / Oddfellows Hall, Sawyer Building, Galt Mercantile ]. National Park Service. Paula Boghosian . Don Cox . January 17, 2000 . August 4, 2019. With