Jackson in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Webb Building & Old Livery Stable
No.4
— Historic Main Street -Jackson —
1862 fire.
1898, c1860
Erected by Jackson Business & Community Association. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 20.904′ N, 120° 46.427′ W. Marker is in Jackson, California, in Amador County. Marker is on North Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15-19 North Main Street, Jackson CA 95642, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lory, Gallo Hotel & Astor House (a few steps from this marker); Hangman's Tree (a few steps from this marker); Wells Fargo & Co. Express and Banking Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Hotel & Odd Fellows Hall Lodge #36 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tellier's St. Louis Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Wells Fargo Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Sharp's Drug, Ginocchio's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Adam's Express Agency (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Regarding Webb Building & Old Livery Stable. From the "Walking Main Street Jackson" tour brochure: In the 1890s, Amador Ledger publisher Richard Webb purchased "air rights" over the existing brick Peek and Newman livery, thus three-fourths of the building dates from 1898. The livery portion? One wall from 1856, the rest from 1860. A bank leased the livery space in the 1970s. Architect Gordon Fisk redesigned its facade, echoing the traditional livery entrance. For about 60 years the Amador Ledger was housed in the southerly half of the building before moving to Martell. South of the Webb building is Wells Fargo Bank which purchased the old Bank of Amador County circa 1965, thus returning to the exact spot where historic Wells, Fargo & Co. in the two-story, fancy Union House was located in late 1854-55!
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.