Lompoc Visitors Guide

Lompoc Valley Visitors Guide 35 STOP # 14 - The Lilley Building was built in 1890 by George Roberts, one of the original sharehold- ers of the Lompoc Valley Land Company. Red brick used for its construction, was manufactured locally. STOP # 15 - The IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellow) building was constructed in 1905 . Three of the four walls are diatomaceous earth. STOP #16 - The Rudolph Building with its art deco facade was originally built in 1894 and renovated in the 30's. Rudolph's Store occupied the ground floor, while rooms upstairs were rented. STOP #17 - The Lompoc Furniture Mart was con- structed in 1911 and has always been a furniture store. J.C.Long also operated a mortuary from the same location, with his coffin room located upstairs. STOP #18 - The Sleep Shop was Lompoc's first bowling alley, complete with 6 lanes and manual pin spotting equipment. Built in the early 40's it served Lompoc well until the early 60's when a new facility was built. Before the bowling alley was constructed, this was the site of Lompoc's Opera House, which was the cultural center of the town. High School plays, graduations, town dances, fairs, vaudeville, movies and roller skating took place in the popular facility. STOP #19 - The Cypress Gallery is managed by the Lompoc Valley Art Association and features works of art by local artists. The gallery features many items for sale and also provides tourist information. STOP #20 - The Lost Mission mural , behind the Lompoc Museum, was painted by local artist, Vicki Andersen. This mural represents the original La Purisima Mission which was destroyed in 1812 by a massive earthquake. In 1813 it was moved north, across the Santa Ynez River, where it is currently located in its rural setting. Please be sure to also visit: The Lost Mission (the original La Purisima site) at the end of South F Street.