Columbia, California

Sign at the site reads:

Columbia Schools House

In early 1860 the school lot was purchased, building plans selected, and the cornerstone laid. By Fall the school building was completed by a Mr. Donegan at a total cost of $4,898. Dedication ceremonies were held, as was a grand calico party to raise money for a school bell. The school was renovated in 1872 and again in 1881. The school closed in 1937 as it did not meet earthquake safety standards. In 1947 the state of California purchased the site from the Columbia Historic Park Association for $1.00. The old school building was restored i 1960 for $60,000, most of which was raised by the students and the California Teacher's Association.

Dedicated March 8, 1997. Frank A. Milani, Grand President Native Sons of the Golden West.

Sign at the site reads:

Columbia Schools House

In early 1860 the school lot was purchased, building plans selected, and the cornerstone laid. By Fall the school building was completed by a Mr. Donegan at a total cost of $4,898. Dedication ceremonies were held, as was a grand calico party to raise money for a school bell. The school was renovated in 1872 and again in 1881. The school closed in 1937 as it did not meet earthquake safety standards. In 1947 the state of California purchased the site from the Columbia Historic Park Association for $1.00. The old school building was restored i 1960 for $60,000, most of which was raised by the students and the California Teacher's Association.

Dedicated March 8, 1997. Frank A. Milani, Grand President Native Sons of the Golden West.

Sign at the site reads:

Columbia Schools House

In early 1860 the school lot was purchased, building plans selected, and the cornerstone laid. By Fall the school building was completed by a Mr. Donegan at a total cost of $4,898. Dedication ceremonies were held, as was a grand calico party to raise money for a school bell. The school was renovated in 1872 and again in 1881. The school closed in 1937 as it did not meet earthquake safety standards. In 1947 the state of California purchased the site from the Columbia Historic Park Association for $1.00. The old school building was restored i 1960 for $60,000, most of which was raised by the students and the California Teacher's Association.

Dedicated March 8, 1997. Frank A. Milani, Grand President Native Sons of the Golden West.

Sign at the site reads:

Columbia Schools House

In early 1860 the school lot was purchased, building plans selected, and the cornerstone laid. By Fall the school building was completed by a Mr. Donegan at a total cost of $4,898. Dedication ceremonies were held, as was a grand calico party to raise money for a school bell. The school was renovated in 1872 and again in 1881. The school closed in 1937 as it did not meet earthquake safety standards. In 1947 the state of California purchased the site from the Columbia Historic Park Association for $1.00. The old school building was restored i 1960 for $60,000, most of which was raised by the students and the California Teacher's Association.

Dedicated March 8, 1997. Frank A. Milani, Grand President Native Sons of the Golden West.

Sign at the site reads:

Columbia Schools House

In early 1860 the school lot was purchased, building plans selected, and the cornerstone laid. By Fall the school building was completed by a Mr. Donegan at a total cost of $4,898. Dedication ceremonies were held, as was a grand calico party to raise money for a school bell. The school was renovated in 1872 and again in 1881. The school closed in 1937 as it did not meet earthquake safety standards. In 1947 the state of California purchased the site from the Columbia Historic Park Association for $1.00. The old school building was restored i 1960 for $60,000, most of which was raised by the students and the California Teacher's Association.

Dedicated March 8, 1997. Frank A. Milani, Grand President Native Sons of the Golden West.

Sign at the site reads:

Columbia Schools House

In early 1860 the school lot was purchased, building plans selected, and the cornerstone laid. By Fall the school building was completed by a Mr. Donegan at a total cost of $4,898. Dedication ceremonies were held, as was a grand calico party to raise money for a school bell. The school was renovated in 1872 and again in 1881. The school closed in 1937 as it did not meet earthquake safety standards. In 1947 the state of California purchased the site from the Columbia Historic Park Association for $1.00. The old school building was restored i 1960 for $60,000, most of which was raised by the students and the California Teacher's Association.

Dedicated March 8, 1997. Frank A. Milani, Grand President Native Sons of the Golden West.

Sign at the site reads:

Columbia Schools House

In early 1860 the school lot was purchased, building plans selected, and the cornerstone laid. By Fall the school building was completed by a Mr. Donegan at a total cost of $4,898. Dedication ceremonies were held, as was a grand calico party to raise money for a school bell. The school was renovated in 1872 and again in 1881. The school closed in 1937 as it did not meet earthquake safety standards. In 1947 the state of California purchased the site from the Columbia Historic Park Association for $1.00. The old school building was restored i 1960 for $60,000, most of which was raised by the students and the California Teacher's Association.

Dedicated March 8, 1997. Frank A. Milani, Grand President Native Sons of the Golden West.

Sign Reads:

James Wilson, A norwegian immigrant shoemaker, purchased the property and brick building to the right in 1869. The brick building housed his shop, living quarters were in the rear. Wilson died in 1876, leaving his widow, Rose, and 8 children. This home had been planned and she saw it to its completion in 1878. Dr. and Mrs. James McConnell purchased the properties in 1941, restored the home, moving into it in 1943. Geraldine McConnell, widowed in 1961, continues to reside here. The home was the Governors Mansion for a day in 1945 when Columbia was designated a state historic monument, also, it was featured in the movie "High Noon". It is noteworthy that 2 widow, Rose, in the 19th century, and Geraldine, in the 20th century, have been responsible for the building, restoration, and preservation of this landmark.

Dedicated by Golden Era Parlor no. 99. Chartered April 1897. Native Daughters of the Golden West. 19 April 1997.