Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Site of Wintermantel’s Miner’s Hotel

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By Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

1. Wintermantel’s Miner’s Hotel Marker

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A large pentagon-shaped structure was built here in 1849. In 1850 it became the Roger’s Hotel, one of Coloma’s first major hotels. Ownership changed hands several times until 1852 when it became known as Wintermantel’s Miner's Hotel. A sign on the balcony advertised in three languages:

Miner’s Hotel
Deutches Gasthaus
Pensionate Francaise

Wintermantel moved his Miner’s Hotel further south on Main Street in 1861. The fate of the original structure here is unknown.

Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

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

Location. 38° 48.006′ N, 120° 53.453′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker can be reached from Main Street (State Highway 49) when traveling south. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

By Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

2. Wintermantel’s Miner’s Hotel Marker

marker. Winters’ Hotel (here, next to this marker); Beer Garden (here, next to this marker); Site of Coloma’s Law Offices (within shouting distance of this marker); Schulze House (within shouting distance of this marker); Metropolitan Saloon and Bowling Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Weller House (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Coloma Breweries (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

Wintermantel’s Miner’s Hotel Site image. Click for full size.

By Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

3. Wintermantel’s Miner’s Hotel Site

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 1,307 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 27, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.

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