#31 G E M

Services and history

#31 - GEM Saloon – 183 North First Street (word count -280)

Continuing north, you will step on the letters, “GEM” in the sidewalk, the only insignia of the 1877 GEM Saloon. The insignia dates from 1905 when the first concrete sidewalks were installed.

Kirby’s Drug Store - 1886

A Kirby & Sons California Drug Store – circa 1903

By 1910 referred to as Kirby’s

Drugs were supplied by California Drug Store owned by W.A. Grafton, previously of Silveyville. Mr. Abraham Kirby later became the owner of the store. He had a partner for a time by the name of Roseberry, and then the apothecary was Kirby’s again. The name later changed to Dixon Drug Company. The store suffered a severe loss in the earthquake of 1892. The bottles tumbled off the shelves.

December 9, 1938, Dixon Drug featured this ad – Dixon Drug is the nut house of Dixon. The only place you can get the largest assortment and freshness shelled nuts.

Torchia’s Fountain – circa 1961-1964

Owned by Frank Torchia

People and culture

Our people are what make us unique. Rather than outsourcing our construction engineers from questionable outsourcing establishments, we provide them with an environment that supports professional growth.

We are strong believers in giving our employees a voice. Our teams are put together with the help of our resident psychologist to ensure maximum productivity and engagement.

Esther Bryce

Founder / Interior designer

Lianne Wilson

Broker

Jaden Smith

Architect

Jessica Kim

Photographer