Randsburg in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Whitehouse Saloon
Dickinson's Saloon
— 1895 Centennial 1995 —
Photographed By Denise Boose, September 6, 2011
1. Whitehouse Saloon Marker
Inscription.
Whitehouse Saloon. Dickinson's Saloon.
The Whitehouse Saloon. The Whitehouse Saloon was thought to first open as Whitehouse in the late “Teens” under the management of H.B. “Moses” Elder and his brother Emmett Elder. It was closed down by Prohibition in 1920 and operated as restaurant during that period. When Prohibition was repealed it was reopened as a Saloon and has operated as such except for a short period as an antique shop.
Dickinson’s Saloon. Samuel K. Dickerson purchased this building in 1906 and operated as a saloon until sometime after 1915. While Sam was operating the saloon it was a lively place where he staged several “prize fights” and had the round by round bulletins of the famous “Gan-Nelson” fight held in Goldfield, Nevada telegraphed directly to the saloon. At times Dickerson operated his saloon out of the basement and leased out the upstairs. For many years the Fraternal Order of Eagles held their meetings here. In 1908 he seems to have taken to Marguerite Roberts place in town as some “anonymous” town folk asked the Board of Supervisors to shut down for running an immoral establishment.
Louie’s Place. [Water damaged and unable to read]
The Whitehouse Saloon
The Whitehouse Saloon was thought to first open as Whitehouse in the late “Teens” under the management of H.B. “Moses” Elder and his brother Emmett Elder. It was closed down by Prohibition in 1920 and operated as restaurant during that period. When Prohibition was repealed it was reopened as a Saloon and has operated as such except for a short period as an antique shop.
Dickinson’s Saloon
Samuel K. Dickerson purchased this building in 1906 and operated as a saloon until sometime after 1915. While Sam was operating the saloon it was a lively place where he staged several “prize fights” and had the round by round bulletins of the famous “Gan-Nelson” fight held in Goldfield, Nevada telegraphed directly to the saloon. At times Dickerson operated his saloon out of the basement and leased out the upstairs. For many years the Fraternal Order of Eagles held their meetings here. In 1908 he seems to have taken to Marguerite Roberts place in town as some “anonymous” town folk asked the Board of Supervisors to shut down for running an immoral establishment.
Louie’s Place
[Water damaged and unable to read]
Erected 1995 by Randsburg
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Desert Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 35° 22.095′ N, 117° 39.382′ W. Marker is in Randsburg, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Butte Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 168 Butte Avenue, Randsburg CA 93554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Whitehouse Saloon Marker just to the left of the door
Photographed By Denise Boose, September 6, 2011
3. Whitehouse Saloon boardwalk
Photographed By Denise Boose, September 6, 2011
4. Whitehouse Saloon buildings
Photographed By Denise Boose, September 6, 2011
5. White House Saloon
Est. 1897
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 894 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 24, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
