Almaden in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hacienda Hotel

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

1. Hacienda Hotel Marker and NRHP Plaque

Inscription. Here in 1848 was built the first two story adobe hotel in California. Originally a boarding house, the building was converted into a small hotel to accommodate visitors at the mining settlement. Destroyed by fire in 1874 and later rebuilt.

After the departure of the population, the building stood vacant for many years until it was remodeled in 1934 to serve as a restaurant.

Karl M. & Helen V. Resch named their new restaurant, “Cafe del Rio,” and continued in business until they sold it in 1968.

Dedicated December 10, 1983 in memory
of Karl M. & Helen V. Resch by the
Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850
E Clampus Vitus

Erected 1983 by Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 10, 1983.

Location. 37° 10.437′ N, 121° 49.428′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Almaden. Marker is at the intersection of Bertram Road and Almaden Way on Bertram Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21747 Bertram Road, San Jose CA 95120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Hacienda Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Helping Hand Hall (a few steps from this marker); Site of Reduction Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Mining Operation in California (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Anthony Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Vichy Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Hard Rock Miners (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrick Tillman (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

More about this marker. Marker and NRHP Plaque are mounted on a brick base to the right of the entrance.

Regarding Hacienda Hotel. In 1966 the United States Department of the Interior designated New Almaden as a National Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places and this building is one of the many buildings that contribute to the significance of New Almaden.

Hacienda Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 28, 2011

2. Hacienda Hotel and Marker

Hacienda Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

3. Hacienda Hotel

Hacienda Hotel NRHP Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

4. Hacienda Hotel NRHP Plaque

This property
Hacienda Hotel
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
Dedicated December 10, 1983 in
memory of Carl M. & Helen V. Resch by
Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 777 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 31, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.