Ryde in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Ryde Hotel
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. Ryde Hotel Marker
The first Ryde Hotel and Saloon was built in 1886 by the four Giusti brothers from Lucca, Italy. In 1911, a kitchen fire destroyed the hotel and most of town. The hotel was rebuilt with a speakeasy, which was raided twice in 1923. The authorities posted a misspelled closure sign for its illegal operation during the "prohobition."
In 1927, owner Mrs. Severina Gianette would reconstruct the hotel with an art deco style. The hotel offered 50 rooms, a barber shop, beauty salon, and a dock for guests traveling the scenic Sacramento River.
The basement housed the speakeasy with illicit liquor, gambling, dancing girls, and cabaret jazz. A 150 foot secret tunnel was dug to move bootleg liquor from outbuildings, which included a distillery and a bordello. According to many, it was the perfect hideout for the "Hollywood types." The original peephole for the speakeasy door can still be seen in the lobby today.
Erected 2023 by John A. Sutter 1841 Yerba Buena #1 and Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13 The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sacramento River Exploration (approx. 2˝ miles away); Boon-Dox Botel (approx. 2˝ miles away); Delta Transmission Towers/Delta Cross Channel Gates (approx. 2.8 miles away); Charles “Chuck” Tison (approx. 2.8 miles away); Walnut Grove, Est. 1850/Locke, Est. 1915 (approx. 2.8 miles away); Locke / 樂居镇 (approx. 2.8 miles away); Locke Memorial Park (approx. 2.9 miles away); Locke (approx. 2.9 miles away).
Photographed By Craig Baker
2. Ryde Hotel
courtesy Ryde Hotel
3. Ryde Hotel - 1971
courtesy Ryde Hotel
4. Original Ryde Hotel
Destroyed by fire in 1911.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 14, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
