Historic Building Survey plaque: "61 Yamada Building, 1869. Although this building was not originally built by or used by Oriental tenants, it has found its home in the Asian community due to a succession of Japanese owners beginning in 1920. Under various proprietors, the structure was used primarily as a theatre and billiard hall. The building gets its name from Frank Yamada who operated Frank's Place, a billiard hall, beginning in 1950."