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Mar 13 2014

Basque Cafe

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Originally constructed by Marius Plantier in 1898, the Basque Café was first called the French House. It had long been the headquarters for stockmen in the San Joaquin Valley.

Frank Maitia purchased the French House in 1942, renamed it the Basque Café.

Frank Maitia Sr. & Jr. at The Basque Cafe on E 21st Street
Frank Maitia Sr. & Jr. at The Basque Cafe on E 21st Street
Frank Amestoy, Louie Ollivier, Frank Mailtia Jr
Frank Amestoy, Louie Ollivier, Frank Mailtia Jr
NOW OPEN for BUSINESS Fine Food and a Cheery Welcome Await You at the Remodeled Basque Cafe ITALIAN DINNERS Cocktail Lounge in Connection Basque Cafe FORMERLY MARIE'S PLACE 631 East Twenty-first Street FRANK MAITIA, Proprietor SAM LORENZI, Chef
NOW OPEN for BUSINESS
Fine Food and a Cheery Welcome Await You at the Remodeled Basque Cafe
ITALIAN DINNERS
Cocktail Lounge in Connection
Basque Cafe
FORMERLY MARIE’S PLACE
631 East Twenty-first Street
FRANK MAITIA, Proprietor
SAM LORENZI, Chef
Frank Maitia Sr., proprietor of Basque Cafe, and Bill Lee, well-known restaurateur, will be among speakers at Cultural Heritage Night dinner Friday at the Basque, 631 East 21 Street, sponsored by California State College Women's Club. To reserve call 832-4140 - (Californian Photo)
Frank Maitia Sr., proprietor of Basque Cafe, and Bill Lee, well-known restaurateur, will be among speakers at Cultural Heritage Night dinner Friday at the Basque, 631 East 21 Street, sponsored by California State College Women’s Club. To reserve call 832-4140 – (Californian Photo)

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