Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Coloma Breweries
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
1. Coloma Breweries Marker
In the 1850’s and 1860’s, Coloma had two breweries, the “El Dorado” and the “Coloma”. They were located between Brewery Street and the river. An 1853 advertisement in Coloma’s newspaper stated:
“Mr. Joseph Wellman would respectfully inform traders, Hotel Keepers and the public generally, that he is ready to supply them a superior article of Ale and Cider by the barrel or otherwise, from his own manufactory. Draft ale constantly on hand and for sale, by the glass, or gallon.”
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Erected by California Department of Parks & Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 47.988′ N, 120° 53.43′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It is at the intersection of Brewery Street and Coloma Road (California Route 49), on the right when traveling west on Brewery Street. Marker is located within the boundaries of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro, in the Sierra Nevada, and in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: G.J. Hazeltine's Daguerrean Gallery (a few steps from this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within
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Other markers no longer nearby. Winters’ Hotel (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Site of Wintermantel’s Miner’s Hotel (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Site of Sierra Nevada House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Coloma’s Largest Brick Store (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding Coloma Breweries. Also see: All nearby Coloma markers
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008
2. Coloma Breweries Marker
Also see . . . Coloma Wineries and Breweries. City website entry (Submitted on February 16, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Gold Rush
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
3. Coloma Breweries Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008
4. Coloma Breweries Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
5. Brewery Street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,739 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2. submitted on October 10, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4. submitted on October 10, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on January 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
