by Zog | Dec 3, 2025 | Historical
This is a superb example of a late Streamline Moderne movie palace with original neon signage. The building marks the end of the downtown commercial area and the beginning of an early residential neighborhood and is a prominent visual landmark. Built in 1950 by the...
by Zog | Dec 3, 2025 | Historical, Uncategorized
The first library building in Davis, the original one room structure was built after volunteer fundraising to purchase the lot on F Street. The Bachelor Girls, a social organization, raised the $550 for construction through dances, luncheons, spinning bees and...
by Zog | Dec 3, 2025 | Historical
he only large-scale building built in the style of a Spanish Colonial structure in Davis, the church is a fine example of the best architectural achievements of the 1920’s. Not only is the structure significant, the basic landscaping makes its contribution, including...
by Zog | Dec 3, 2025 | Historical
This home, an example of the fusion of Colonial Revival and Craftsman elements, was built in 1920 by Henry Jacob Hamel and his wife Lida and served as the home for this prominent, early Davisville family for many years. Henry was the son of a German immigrant, Hartman...
by Zog | Dec 3, 2025 | Historical
This two story Stick-Italianate house is a superb example of the style and the most sophisticated and best preserved of its type in Davis. It was built in 1875 for William Dresbach, a prominent local merchant who was appointed Davisville’s first Postmaster, and the...
by Zog | Dec 3, 2025 | Historical
The “Log Cabin” is an example of a continued fondness for the rustic forms and images of pioneer America. It is also an example of what community effort has accomplished in Davis. The community began looking for a place to house the growing range of scouting...
by Zog | Dec 3, 2025 | Historical
Built in two phases (1926 & 1928), the Brinley Block Building, a one story brick structure, is an example of commercial architecture of the late 1920’s. The building incorporates several business establishments into one clean overall rectangular design, with...
by Zog | Nov 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Davis Arch, one of the most striking structures in early downtown Davis, no longer exists. It spanned 2nd Street at G, between buildings # 6 and # 7, welcoming visitors from the depot (# 8) and proclaiming “Davis” to be “Gateway to Yolo County” and “Home of the...
by Zog | Nov 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Halfway around the world to Davis It is a long flight from Kathmandu, Nepal, to Davis, Calif. Thirty-three years ago, Hera Shakya made that journey and found that perfect place to open his business, Tibet Nepal, in downtown Davis. “It took a bit of time, but I was...
by Zog | Nov 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
“I didn’t choose Davis. Davis chose me,” shared Frank Acosta when asked about starting 3rd Street Jeweler in downtown Davis. And after spending some time visiting with Frank, you can see why Davis weighed-in on that choice. Frank is no stranger to the Davis community....
