Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved the Resolution to Landmark the Grass Valley Elks Lodge, located at 109 South School Street, in Grass Valley, on April 22, 2025. This landmark is to be designated as Nevada County Historical Landmark NEV 25-04.
The Grass Valley Elks Lodge was constructed in 1912, costing $50,000. Bricklayers laid 14,000 bricks a day.
The foundation was made of concrete, reinforced by rock from waste bins at Empire Mine. A spring-hung hard-rock maple dance floor was installed.
On September 20, the building was completed. Articles and pictures of the building were published on front pages of the San Francisco Examiner and The Call.
In the mid 1950s, improvements were made by installing a bar in the ballroom. In the 60s, new lighting fixtures were installed and also a four lane bowling alley was built in the basement.
There is a dining room and commercial kitchen in the basement.
Now the seven rooms on the 3rd level are being rented to veterans and those in need, in cooperation with local agencies.
This building is a historical center piece of Grass Valley.