La Grange in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

La Grange Saloon

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

1. La Grange Saloon Marker

Inscription. The original saloon on this site burned on January 13, 1897 as a result of a fire in the adjacent Coulter Hotel. The saloon owner Louis Levaggi, erected the present building the same year for 13,000. It was known as the “Metropolitan”. The back bar and counter were purchased from a saloon in Hornitos, Ca. Levaggi paid for the building in one year by selling 86,670 shots of whiskey at 15 cents per shot. The saloon catered mainly to miners and workers on the La Grange Dam, but has always been a place where all are welcome.

A patron said. “I feel we are so lucky to live near a town you can visit and see how it looked 100 years ago. You step into a building that looks, smells and feels much the same as it did during the Gold Rush.”

Previous Owners were the Levaggi, Mallosetti, Bava, Mullins families and MTC. It is currently owned by Jim and Dee Duarte.

Erected 2001 by Estanislao Chapter No. 58, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 13, 1897.

Location. 37° 39.814′ N, 120° 27.758′ W. Marker is in La Grange, California, in Stanislaus County

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. Marker is on Yosemite Boulevard (State Highway 132), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30048 Yosemite Boulevard, La Grange CA 95329, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. LaFayette Historical Lodge #65 (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Louis Mission (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Grange (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named La Grange (about 600 feet away); The Old La Grange Schoolhouse (about 600 feet away); The Trading Post (about 700 feet away); The Old Jail (about 700 feet away); The Old Barn – First Adobe Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grange.

La Grange Saloon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

2. La Grange Saloon

The marker is seen mounted on a stone base to the left of the steps leading to the front door.

La Grange Saloon Porch image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 22, 2016

3. La Grange Saloon Porch

Hey Good Lookin'

La Grange Saloon and Coulter Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

4. La Grange Saloon and Coulter Hotel

Coulter Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

5. Coulter Hotel

The Coulter Hotel and the La Grange Saloon were placed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1979.

La Grange Saloon Bar During 2012 Remodel/Restoration image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Matt Wallace, May 26, 2012

6. La Grange Saloon Bar During 2012 Remodel/Restoration

La Grange Saloon Original Floor Discovered During 2012 Restoration/Remodel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Matt Wallace, May 26, 2012

7. La Grange Saloon Original Floor Discovered During 2012 Restoration/Remodel

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,434 times since then and 173 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on May 23, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4, 5. submitted on May 20, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6, 7. submitted on June 25, 2012, by Matt Wallace of San Jose, California.