Belmont in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ralston Hall
Erected 1972 by State Department of Parks & Recreation, California Historical Society. (Marker Number 856.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 37° 30.978′ N, 122° 17.228′ W. Marker is in Belmont, California, in San Mateo County. Marker is on Ralston Avenue. Plaque is attached to a large boulder near the front entrance to the mansion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 Ralston Ave, Belmont CA 94002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Built in 1924 (approx. half a mile away); San Carlos Station (approx. 1.6 miles away); San Carlos Depot (approx. 1.6 miles away); City of San Carlos Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Thaddeus Kerns (approx. 1.9 miles away); Pan American Airways "Philippine Clipper" Martin (M-130) NC-14715 (approx. 1.9 miles away); Len Turner (approx. 2 miles away); Navy R4D (C-47) Crash (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belmont.
Also see . . . How The Mighty Fall. The Story of William C. Ralston.
"The expense of constructing the Palace Hotel, along with other disastrous financial transactions, led to the collapse of his fortune. One day after his empire disappeared, his body was found in San Francisco Bay. Circumstances surrounding his death were vague."(Submitted on January 12, 2024, by James King of San Miguel, California.)
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