Placerville in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bee-Bennett House
Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 8, 2011
1. Bee-Bennett House Marker
One of the oldest preserved homes of Placerville (Old Hangtown) originally built in 1853 by Col. Fred A. Bee, pioneer merchant, and enlarged in 1889 by Judge Marcus P. Bennett, early jurist, retaining redwood ornate paneling woodwork and fireplace of pioneer period.
Erected 1986 by Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 38° 43.933′ N, 120° 48.509′ W. Marker is in Placerville, California, in El Dorado County. It is on Bee Street west of Coloma Road (California Highway 49), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 643 Bee Street, Placerville CA 95667, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro, in the Gold Country, in the Sierra Nevada, and in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Joseph M. Staples (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Placerville (about 500 feet away); Site of Original Raleys Grocery Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Placerville Drive In Market (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sgt. J. Scott Lindsay
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Regarding Bee-Bennett House. The building was originally built by Colonel Frederick A. Bee, pioneer merchant and founder of the Bee Telegraph Company. In 1889, the home was bought by Judge Marcus P. Bennett who expanded the house into a 16-room mansion. In 1958 it was purchased by the Elks Club, Placerville BPOE Lodge 1712, to use as its hall. The Elks did some remodeling with most of the home's original beauty preserved. In 2001, the Elks sold the house and today it is the site of one of Placervilles finest restaurants, the Sequoia Bee-Bennett House.
Also see . . . Frederick Bee A true pioneer visionary. Mountain-Democrat website entry (2018) (Submitted on May 3, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 8, 2011
2. Bee-Bennett House Marker With the Bee-Bennett House in the Background
Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 8, 2011
3. Bee-Bennett House
Currently the "Sequoia - at the Bee-Bennett House", an upscale fine dining restaurant. The home has been beautifully restored, furnished with antique 19th century furniture and boasts the original wine cellar which offers private parties and wine tasting.
Photographed by Harpers Weekly
4. Frederick A. Bee
Frederick Bee (third from the left) was appointed Chinese Consul by the Emporer of China for his defense of the Chinese community which fell victim to the anti-Chinese sentiment of that time.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,588 times since then and 188 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 9, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
