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

66 Main Street

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 23, 2009

1. 66 Main Street Marker

Inscription. This building was built in 1926 after the Main Street fire. Originally it was a Chinese restaurant owned by Sun and Moy Kow. Later it became a cantina/dime a dance hall run by Joe Kum You and Joe Gung. It was common knowledge that some dancers were sporting girls plying their trade. Subsequently there were several owners until it was all but abandoned. The Andersson family purchased and renovated this building in 1978. It is believed the spirits of prior residents still stand guard within this structure.
Dedicated by the New Helvetia Chapter #5
June 18, 2005
E Clampus Vitus

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1773.

Location. 38° 9.77′ N, 121° 36.232′ W. Marker is in Isleton, California, in Sacramento County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and H Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 Main Street, Isleton CA 95641, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: K. Nakano Co. Store (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mei Wah Building (about 600 feet away); Bing Kong Tong Society Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Isleton’s Historic Old Town

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Rio Vista Waterfront Warehouses (approx. 4.6 miles away); Pony Express River Steamer “New World” (approx. 4.7 miles away); Humphrey the Humpback Whale (approx. 4.7 miles away); Veterans of Foreign Wars (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Isleton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Hotel Del Rio and Casino (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 23, 2009

2. 66 Main Street Marker

66 Main Street Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 23, 2009

3. 66 Main Street Building

66 Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Erik Bigglestone, September 8, 2010

4. 66 Main Street

The right-hand window display contains various antiques, apparently all connected with 66 Main or other town residents. Among the items in the collection are a wooden wheelchair, golf clubs and kitchen tins.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,455 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on September 9, 2010, by Erik Bigglestone of Contra Costa County, California.