Upper Lake in Lake County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Tallman Hotel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2011
1. The Tallman Hotel Marker
Next door, the original Blue Wing Saloon was also operated by the Tallman's. It closed and was torn down during prohibition in the 1920's under Riffe's management.
The hotel sat empty from the early 1960's until it was purchased by Lynn and Bernie Butcher in 2003. They rebuilt the Saloon and restored the Hotel to its original rustic beauty.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 39° 9.899′ N, 122° 54.638′ W. Marker is in Upper Lake, California, in Lake County. It is on Main Street north of First Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9550 Main Street,
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Wine Country and on the Coast Ranges. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Ice House (a few steps from this marker); Upper Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); The Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); League's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Upper Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); The IOOF Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Diamond Match Lumber Co. (about 300 feet away); The West Side of Main Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Lake.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Upper Lake Through Time (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2011
2. The Tallman Hotel Marker- wide view
The marker(barely visible here) is mounted on a pole just next to the sidewalk bench between the Tallman Hotel and the Blue Wing Saloon. The hotel itself is visible in the background.
3. 1890s drawing of Tallman Hotel, Saloon and Livery Stable Complex
circa 1920s
4. The Tallman Hotel in the 1920s
Photographed by Bernard Butcher, August 2003
5. The Tallman Hotel
Abandoned Tallman Hotel at date of purchase by Lynne and Bernie Butcher, August 2003
Photographed by Bernard Butcher, October 25, 2006
6. The Tallman Hotel
Renovated Tallman Hotel with Riffe's Meeting House in the foreground.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2011
7. The Blue Wing Saloon
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2011
8. The Blue Wing Saloon and the Tallman Hotel - looking north
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2011
9. The Tallman Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,495 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 15, 2014, by Bernard Butcher of Upper Lake, Ca 95485. 7, 8, 9. submitted on November 2, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
