National Register of Historic Places

Brewster Building

Galt, Sacramento County, California
Listed
August 15, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00000981

About this property

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 30 by 125 feet (9.1 m × 38.1 m) 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 28 by 50 feet (8.5 m × 15.2 m) in size, and 22 feet (6.7 m) high, with an open truss ceiling.

Location

201 Fourth St.
Galt, Sacramento County, California
38.25355, -121.36264

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Brewster Building listed on the National Register?

Brewster Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Brewster Building?

Brewster Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Brewster Building?

The period of significance for Brewster Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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