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Grass Valley History Study (1,937 pages)

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State of California _ The Resources Agency Primary # Primary #: DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # HRI # PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial Trinomial NRHP Status Code NRHP Status Code: Page 2 of 2 *Resource Name or #: 116 Mill Street *P3a. Description (Continued): Constructed in 1855, the building was the third brick building constructed in Grass Valley. It was built by Schillinder & Lebitt and was one of only five structures to survive the Fire of 1855. The building was originally occupied by a bakery, grocery and drygoods store owned by A.B. Brady and Charles Edwards. In 1861, Edwards sold his 1/2 interest in the building to Brady, who sold the building in 1871 to Peter and John Johnston, who operated a grocery and provisions store. In 1867 the building was sold to John Rodda, who was a local farmer and owned several buildings in town. 1872 Tax Roll lists John Rodda as owning a lot on the west side of Mill Street valued at $1,000 with a two story brick building valued at $3,500. The Rodda family owned the building until 1945. From the 1930s through the 1950s, the building was occupied by Bert's Dry Goods. The building was also part of the Old Hardware Building and was occupied by Grass Valley Hardware for some time. In the 1960s the building was occupied by Francel's Yarn & Fabrics. In 1970 Glenn Jones purchased the building and expanded Grass Valley Hardware to include 114 and 116 Mill Street. It remained Grass Valley Hardware until Glenn Jones closed the business and retired in 1990 (City of Grass Valley Historical Files).