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Brinley Block Building
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...
The Davis Arch (1916)
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...
Tibet Nepal brings Himalayas to Davis
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...
3rd Street Jeweler
“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....
Upper Crust Still Rising
For more than 50 years, the Kalisky Family has been baking bread in Davis. It started as a hobby with Trudy and Mo Kalisky making bread as UC Davis graduate students. From there it turned into a successful baking enterprise that served farmer’s markets throughout the...
Elf on a Shelf
Elf on a Shelf Elf on a Shelf is the new Where’s Waldo! Beloved to children, we have joined this recent fad that has swept the nation. Families are invited to go on a scavenger hunt and visit participating downtown businesses to snap a selfie with the elf. Complete...