Calistoga in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Calistoga City Hall
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
1. Calistoga City Hall Marker
Originally built to house Calistoga’s volunteer fire department, the building was used concurrently as the City Hall, the Library, the Circuit Court and the hall for the town band.
The site has been in use continually as the City of Calistoga’s Legislative Office Building since 1902.
Sam Brannan Chapter No.1004
E Clampus Vitus
March 15, 1986
Erected 1986 by Sam Brannan Chapter No.1004, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1732.
Location. 38° 34.733′ N, 122° 34.77′ W. Marker is in Calistoga, California, in Napa County. Marker is on Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted to the left of the entrance door to the City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1232 Washington Street, Calistoga CA 94515, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information Regarding the Marker Dedication
Reggie Kostner was Noble Grand Humbug when this plaque was dedicated. Plaque wording by Edward D. Hawkins
— Submitted April 15, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.
2. Calistoga City Hall
Calistoga's present City Hall sits on the site of the Badlam Opera House, named after a niece of Sam Brannan, founder of Calistoga. After the Badlam Opera House burned at the turn of the century, the Calistoga City Council, in 1901, voted to build the present building on the site. Actual work on the City Hall was completed in 1902. Originally built to house Calistoga's volunteer Fire Department, the building was used concurrently
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
2. Calistoga City Hall and Marker
Marker can be seen to the left of the center door.
The original appearance of the building has basically changed little over the years. The City Hall is an interesting composition of pioneer false-front and Mission Revival styles. A two-story rectangular building with its gable end to the street, it has the gable roof concealed by the false front. Walls are stuccoed and an elaborate shingled cornice of the false front has a squeezed pediment with a half-circle lunette. Windows are narrow with one-over-one double hung sashes. A porch supported by square columns with a second story balustrade extends across the front. The open bell tower is a distinctive feature, sitting above the second story, and is topped by a Mission Revival cupola, which echoes the architecture of the building beneath it .
Loren Wilson, 1986
— Submitted April 17, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
3. City Hall Bell Tower and Bell
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
4. Second Marker at the Calistoga City Hall
Commemorating 100th Anniversary of the
City of Calistoga
Marked by the restoration of
the City Hall bell tower Jan.6,1986
In memory of the early pioneers of Calistogo.
Dedicated by
Calistoga Parlor No.86, Native Sons of the Golden West
Instituted May 3, 1886
and
Calistoga Parlor No.145, Native Daughters of the Golden West
Photographed By Loren Wilson, August 20, 2007
5. Calistoga City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,664 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on April 15, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.
