Name of Plaque The Old Corner Saloon The
Location of Plaque, Highway / Road No., City and County 574 Main Street, Copperopolis, Calaveras County
Explain the Design of the Plaque and Base Black granite plaque mounted on outside front wall
Date of Dedication April 5, 1997
Name of Dedicating Humbug NGH Don Martell, E Clampus Vitus – Matuca Chapter 1849
Exact Wording of Plaque
The Old Corner Saloon
IN THE 1860’S COPPEROPOLIS HAD A POPULATION OF 10,000 AND WAS THE PRINCIPAL MINE
IN THE WEST. THE MINE CLOSED IN 1945. THIS BUILDING HAS HOUSED A SALOON SINCE IT
WAS BUILT IN 1862. TWICE IT SURVIVED RAGING FIRES WHICH DESTROYED THE TOWN. THE
BAR OPERATED THROUGH PROHABITION AS A “SPEAKEASY” IN THE BASEMENT. THE MAIN
FLOOR WAS A SODA PARLOR AND HAD A BUZZER SET UP TO WARN THOSE BELOW OF
APPROACHING LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE UPSTAIRS FUNCTIONED AS A ROOMING HOUSE AND
BROTHEL.
DEDICATED BY MATUCA CHAPTER 1849 E CLAMPUS VITUS APRIL 5, 1997 (6002)
CREDO QUIA ABSURDUM