Woodland in Yolo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Capital Hotel, Est. 1869
Woodland, California
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 9, 2020
1. Capital Hotel, Est. 1869 Marker
This commercial Italianate brick building was designed
and built by Michael O'Connell for A.S. House. It is
the oldest existing commercial building in Woodland
and was Woodland's first hotel. Originally called the
Planter House and later renamed The Capital Hotel in
1871 its 54 rooms opened for lodgers in early 1869.
Renovations were made to the original structure in
both 1879 and 1902. Pilot Properties began a major
rehabilitation of the building in 2007, including a
seismic retrofit and expansion that has given the
Capital Hotel new life as a mixed use complex
including a restaurant, offices and residential units.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 38° 40.661′ N, 121° 46.384′ W. Marker is in Woodland, California, in Yolo County. Marker is at the intersection of 1st Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Main Street, Woodland CA 95695, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woodland's First Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodland begins
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 9, 2020
2. Capital Hotel and Marker
The marker is visible here mounted to the First Street side of the building (i.e. to the left of
the stoplight).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
