Danville in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Danville Hotel
In 1952, the enterprising Russell Thornton Glenn acquired the Danville Hotel to create an old west themed dining experience. His patrons dined amid California Gold Rush antiques or outside on the Ghost Town Patio, surrounded by false western storefronts and a wooden boardwalk. He opened the Silver Dollar Banquet Room in 1965, complete with an antique bar and chandeliers. He ultimately purchased and promoted the entire block as the Danville Hotel Territory.
In 1976, Jerry and Aileen Carter purchased the property, renovated the buildings, and opened the Danville Hotel Restaurant and Saloon.
San Ramon Valley Historical Society
Dedicated 1977 ~ Revised 2019
Erected 2019 by San Ramon Valley Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings . A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 37° 49.281′ N, 121° 59.981′ W. Marker is in Danville, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on Hartz Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The plaque is mounted in a red brick masonry foundation at the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 Hartz Avenue, Danville CA 94526, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McCauley House (a few steps from this marker); Cabral/Foster House (within shouting distance of this marker); Danville Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Foster House (within shouting distance of this marker); A Purple Heart Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Xavier’s Shoe Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Also see . . . The Danville Hotel.
"Edward and Mary Bridgett McCauley bought lots 6, 7, 8 and 9 on Railroad Ave. for $500, from Prospect Ave. to Short Street across the street from the Southern Pacific station land."(Submitted on June 26, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
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