Upper Lake in Lake County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Old Gas Station

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 5, 2012

1. The Old Gas Station Marker

Inscription. From three livery stables in the late 1800's to three gas stations in the 1900's, Upper Lake kept up with current modes of transportation. Greyhound bus had a depot in Upper Lake and there was at one time three car dealerships in town. There were plans to bring the railroad into Lake County from Santa Rosa. The "Highland Pacific Railroad” would have come to Upper Lake on an extension from Lakeport.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 39° 9.821′ N, 122° 54.653′ W. Marker is in Upper Lake, California, in Lake County. It is on Main Street near First Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Upper Lake CA 95485, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Wine Country

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and

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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: Diamond Match Lumber Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Side of Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Drug and Prescription Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The IOOF Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Upper Lake (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); League's Store (about 300 feet away); The Livery Stable (about 400 feet away); Upper Lake (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Lake.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Upper Lake Through Time (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

The Old Gas Station and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 5, 2012

2. The Old Gas Station and Marker

The marker is visible here to the right of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 574 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.