Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Onyx Store
Artifact ID1981.02027.01
Object Type
Print
Gifter
Barbara J. Callahan
Artist
Dick Hall
Date
20th Century
Medium
Paper, Ink
Dimensions11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA sepia color print of the Onyx Store by Dick Hall. The sign on the front of the wooden building reads "ONYX STORE SINCE 1851 HARDWARE - GAS - OIL."Historical NoteOnyx Store was located in Onyx, CA, and closed in 2023. Though the sign says "1851" the original Scodie store was established until 1861. This building is the third building to house the general store.The historical marker in front reads "William Scodie, born in 1827 in Prussia, originally moved to Keyesville in 1856 and opened an eating establishment. He relocated to this area in 1861 operating a way-station from his house. Stocking his front room with supplies, he sold to locals as well as miners and freighters passing through to the Argus Mines in San Bernardino County. This store, originally called the Scodie Store, was constructed in 1880 under the supervision of Captain Andress, a local rancher. In 1889, the name Onyx was chosen by Scodie after the Post Office Department declined to use the name Scodie due to its similarity to Scotia (in Humboldt County). Scodie died in 1898, but the store he founded continues to serve residents and travelers alike."Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Dick Hall
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