Groveland in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Groveland Hotel
Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 22, 2011
1. Groveland Hotel Marker
Inscription.
Groveland Hotel. . Built in 1849 for Joshua D. Crippen and Co., it served as an adobe trading post and dwelling house until 1865. George Reid bought the property in 1851. Sold to Matthew Foote in 1866 who converted the building and opened the Garrote Hotel, renamed the Groveland Hotel in 1875. Groveland was known as Garrote, which loosely translates to "hanging", a deed for which the town was infamous. From 1878 until 1990, the hotel was owned by no less than 12 people and companies. During the teens and twenties, the hotel was known for its parties and dances and gained notoriety as a sporting house, including gambling, drinking and a bull pen with working girls all under one roof. In 1927, Lyle passed away in room 15, also known as Lyle's Room. Lyle is known to entertain guests to this day. In the 1940's the hotel served as a Greyhound Bus stop until it closed in 1950. Open and closed several times during the 60's, 70's and 80's, the property was used as a hotel, office buildings and served as the Groveland District Ranger Station offices. In 1986 the property was sold, stripped of its interior, ending in foreclosure. Present owners Peggy and Grover Mosley became the newest innkeepers in 1990 and in 1992 completed a million dollar restoration. The Groveland Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Built in 1849 for Joshua D. Crippen and Co., it served as an adobe trading post and dwelling house until 1865. George Reid bought the property in 1851. Sold to Matthew Foote in 1866 who converted the building and opened the Garrote Hotel, renamed the Groveland Hotel in 1875. Groveland was known as Garrote, which loosely translates to "hanging", a deed for which the town was infamous. From 1878 until 1990, the hotel was owned by no less than 12 people and companies. During the teens and twenties, the hotel was known for its parties and dances and gained notoriety as a sporting house, including gambling, drinking and a bull pen with working girls all under one roof. In 1927, Lyle passed away in room 15, also known as Lyle's Room. Lyle is known to entertain guests to this day. In the 1940's the hotel served as a Greyhound Bus stop until it closed in 1950. Open and closed several times during the 60's, 70's and 80's, the property was used as a hotel, office buildings and served as the Groveland District Ranger Station offices. In 1986 the property was sold, stripped of its interior, ending in foreclosure. Present owners Peggy and Grover Mosley became the newest innkeepers in 1990 and in 1992 completed a million dollar restoration. The Groveland Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected
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2009 by Matuca Chapter No. 1849, 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 year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 37° 50.358′ N, 120° 13.778′ W. Marker is in Groveland, California, in Tuolumne County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18767 Main Street, Groveland CA 95321, United States of America. Touch for directions.
This marker is mounted on the front of the building to the left of the entrance door with the NRHP plaque mounted on the right.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 22, 2011
3. Groveland Hotel
Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 22, 2011
4. Groveland Hotel Marker
The Groveland Hotel Monterey Colonial Adobe has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1849
circa 2006
5. Groveland Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 564 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on January 12, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 13, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 5. submitted on December 26, 2008. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.