Isleton in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hotel Del Rio and Casino

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 23, 2009

1. Hotel Del Rio and Casino Marker

Inscription. This hotel, the oldest operating in Isleton, opened in 1949. During construction it was discovered that his site was an old Indian burial ground. Manuel Valine was the first owner of this building that operated as a casino. Soon after the grand opening, gambling was outlawed in California and several raids occurred. During one of these raids the slot machines were thrown into the Sacramento River by the Sheriff’s Dept. They were soon retrieved by Valine and some divers. It was during the following raid that the machines met their demise by sledgehammers.
Dedicated on the 10th Anniversary
of the New Helvetia Chapter #5 Isleton Doins
March 5, 2005
E Clampus Vitus

Erected 2005 by New Helvetia Chapter #5, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1818.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 9.737′ N, 121° 36.652′ W. Marker was in Isleton, California, in Sacramento County. It was on Second Street, on the right when traveling

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south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 209 Second Street, Isleton CA 95641, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It was also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it was 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 found itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Isleton’s Historic Old Town (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bing Kong Tong Society Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mei Wah Building (approx. ¼ mile away); K. Nakano Co. Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); 66 Main Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rio Vista Waterfront Warehouses (approx. 4.2 miles away); Pony Express River Steamer “New World” (approx. 4.3 miles away); Humphrey the Humpback Whale (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Isleton.

More about this marker. Marker is mounted on the front of the building.

Regarding Hotel Del Rio and Casino. Unfortunately, the hotel is now closed.

Also see . . . The Spam Contest. The Isleton Chamber of Commerce tells about the Spam Contest:
During the floods of 1996, Isleton, families who were displaced by the floods were offered shelter by Ralph and Charli Hand, owners of the Hotel Del Rio. When people visited their homes, they remarked that the labels on the Spam cans were the only labels that survived. Charli decided to make some fun
Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 23, 2009

2. Hotel Del Rio and Casino Marker
of it and the Spam Contest was created. (Submitted on December 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Additional commentary.
1. Marker removed
Report from a correspondent: member from the Isleton Museum came and removed the marker and took it to the museum. On main St in Isleton. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

— Submitted February 8, 2023.

Additional keywords. Casinos

Hotel Del Rio and Casino image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 23, 2009

3. Hotel Del Rio and Casino

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,288 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.