Fair Pavilion
From Santa Cruz County history wiki
The Fair Pavilion was a large barn-like structure, was built in 1883 near the San Lorenzo River on Arcan Street (today's short section of Soquel Avenue between the river and Pacific Avenue). For many years, Helen Williams (SWC, page 165) owned a large parcel that included the Fair Pavilion site, and which for many years prevented extension of Front Street past Arcan Street. The building later became the U.S. Navy Reserve Armory, until it burned down in 1920.
- Rowland says that the home of E. L. Williams (son of Helen) previously occupied the Fair Pavilion site.
