Banta Inn
Originally built as a two storey saloon / sporting
house in 1879 by Frank Gallegos, reputed former member
of Joaquin Murrieta's band. The inn has continued as a
saloon to this day.The inn suffered a major fire in 1937 and was rebuilt retaining some of the original timbers. The inn remained in the Gallegos family until 1981. It was then sold by the youngest daughter of Frank Gallegos, Jenny Gukan, when she was 92 years old.
The inn is also alleged to be haunted by the spirit of the late Tony Gukan, third husband of Jenny Gukan.
Dedicated April 8, 1989
(5994, year of our order) by
Tuleburgh Chapter #69
E Clampus Vitus
and so recorded
Erected 1989 by E Clampus Vitus Tuleburgh Chapter #69.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 8, 1989.
Location. 37° 45.223′ N, 121° 22.361′ W. Marker is in Tracy, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lincoln Highway (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named Lincoln Highway (approx. 2.3 miles away); Tracy City Hall (approx. 2.8 miles away); Tracy War Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); Tracy World War I Memorial and Honor Roll (approx. 3.1 miles away); City of Tracy Station 96 (approx. 3.1 miles away); City of Tracy Station 91 (approx. 4.2 miles away); The Comet – 1846 – First Sail Launch (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tracy.
Also see . . .
1. Banta Inn can’t shake spectral speculation (Tracy Press, July 18, 2014). (Submitted on September 20, 2020.)
2. Tracy's Haunted Banta Inn (YouTube, 3 min.). One of about a dozen videos concerning alleged paranormal events at the Banta Inn. (Submitted on September 20, 2020.)
Additional keywords. prostitution
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 210 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 19, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on September 20, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
