Originally named the Palmer Building, 1114 Adams Ave still stands as a historical site. 

This building was built in 1892 using wood and brick in a Gothic Revival style. 

Since it’s original construction it has gone through many changes to bring it to the fully remodeled home of Foley Station, December 2003.

The property was originally purchased by Charles Palmer in 1889 for $150 in gold coins from C.H. Prescott.

In 1892 the construction required Chinese masons to lay locally quarried and hand faced stones setting the foundation.

You can view these stones, exposed, in the banquet rooms and wine cellar.

Native fir was used for both structural supports and flooring.  Most of the original rough-cut two inch by sixteen foot clear fir joists still remain in the building. 

Some pieces of joist removed for remodel have been used to build the massive tasting table in the wine cellar.

The Brick used for exterior wall construction, originally included three in-wall chimneys, to support the wood and coal burning stoves.

All interior brick, of the era, was plastered over when it could be afforded. 

Exposed brick was only used in “lesser” buildings or if economics could not support plaster.

Plaster was a sign of class.

The first business to occupy the space was a furniture and bedding business, in 1893. 

In 1900 Newlin’s Book and Stationary store became the tenant. 

The store was owned and operated by F. Newman and Joe Palmer.

It is unknown whether Joe Palmer was related to the original property owner, Charles Palmer. 

The store provided the community with a variety of books, toys, artwork, gifts, school supplies, typewriters and the first phonographs sold in
La Grande. 

In 1927 the storefront of he building was remodeled with green marble and oak with a driftwood stain in a French design.

  Included in this remodel the entry door was pushed back and tiled. 

Some of the marble will be used to build a counter in the wine cellar.

In 1936 it was the home of  La Grande Book and Stationary Co.

1961 brought Coast to Coast Hardware to the space.

Since then it has been the home of a card shop and a snowboard shop.

At some time in the history, the building was expanded. 

The addition added about 30 feet to the alley side of the building basement and main floor. 

You can see the brick seam lines on the main floor and transition lines in the basement foundation.

As you view the brick in the main floor you will notice the rebricked doorways which joined what is now the Golden Crown Restaurant and the Nickel Ad building.

Foley Station has attempted to maintain the historical structure by design and material while supporting the need for code requirements and insurance regulations. 

In the dining room you will find a shadow box housing an antique pharmaceutical bottle, which was unearthed during remodel excavation.