Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Metropolitan Saloon and Bowling Alley
Site of
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
1. Metropolitan Saloon and Bowling Alley Marker
At this site was one of California’s first bowling alleys. It was actually three buildings, with single-lane bowling alleys in each of the side buildings. The establishment, also known as the Metropolitan Saloon and Sporting Hall, featured gambling and related activities. In 1860, the largest building, which fronted on Main Street, housed the exhibits for the El Dorado County Fair.
Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 38° 48.012′ N, 120° 53.462′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It is on Coloma Road (California Route 49) south of Mt Murphy Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located within the boundaries of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, just south of the Weller House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro, in the Sierra Nevada, and in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and 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: Site of Coloma’s Law Offices (here, next to this marker); Beer Garden (a few steps from this marker); What Happened To All The Buildings? (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named
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Other markers no longer nearby. Site of Wintermantel’s Miner’s Hotel (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Winters’ Hotel (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Weller House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . .
1. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. California State Parks website entry (Submitted on June 3, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Site Map. Mapping locations of historic sites and buildings in Coloma. (Submitted on April 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Additional keywords.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009
2. Metropolitan Saloon and Bowling Alley Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, 1
3. Metropolitan Saloon and Bowling Alley Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 17, 2009
4. Metropolitan Saloon and Bowling Alley Marker and Site
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,674 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2. submitted on April 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 31, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4. submitted on April 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
