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

Beer Garden

By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

1. Beer Garden Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This beer garden, a recent addition to Coloma, was built by Jim Bridgham in the mid 1950s. Jim and his sister Margaret operated a business called the “Hitching Rack” and built the beer garden so the “locals” could sit around, drink a few beers, and discuss the world situation. Today the site is used as a group picnic area, available by reservation.

Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 38° 48.008′ N, 120° 53.449′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is on Highway 49 (Main Street), on the left when traveling north. 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 marker. Winters’ Hotel (here, next to this marker); Site of Wintermantel’s Miner’s Hotel (here, next to this marker); Schulze House (a few steps from this

Beer Garden and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009

2. Beer Garden and Marker

marker); Site of Coloma’s Law Offices (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.

Also see . . . Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Site Map. Mapping locations of historic sites and buildings in Coloma. (Submitted on March 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 1,239 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.