Markleeville in Alpine County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Alpine Hotel

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009

1. Alpine Hotel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Originally built in 1862 as the Fiske House in Silver Mountain City. It was dismantled, board by board, in 1886 by A.M. Grover and a crew of men. Each board was marked and many of the old square nails were saved. It was re-erected on this site and named the “Hot Springs Hotel”. In 1900 it was once again renamed, this time as the “Alpine Hotel” which it has carried to this day.
Dedicated September 16, 1972.
Snow-Shoe Thompson Chapter No. 1827
E Clampus Vitus

Erected 1972 by Snow-Shoe Thompson Chapter No.1827, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1861.

Location. 38° 41.686′ N, 119° 46.817′ W. Marker is in Markleeville, California, in Alpine County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 4/89 and Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling

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south on State Highway 4/89. Marker is located to the right of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22156 State Route 89, Markleeville CA 96120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hurdy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Markleeville General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Alpine County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jacob Markley (about 600 feet away); Hangman's Bridge & Vigilante Justice (about 700 feet away); Old Webster School (about 800 feet away); Alpine County Historical Complex (about 800 feet away); The Lost Whiskey of Raymond (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Markleeville.

Alpine Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009

2. Alpine Hotel

Alpine Hotel Side Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 5, 2009

3. Alpine Hotel Side Building

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 6, 2009

4. Alpine Hotel

Marker can be seen to the right of the doors.

circa 1950's

5. Alpine Hotel

Historic Silver Mountain City Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle

6. Historic Silver Mountain City Marker

Original Site of the Fiske House

Main Street - Silver Mountain City image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Lawrence & Houseworth, Publisher

7. Main Street - Silver Mountain City

Original Site of the Fiske House
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington
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Photographed By Alvis Hendley, November 5, 2012

8. Alpine Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,785 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on March 4, 2011. 6. submitted on September 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7. submitted on May 23, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 8. submitted on December 24, 2022, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California.