Sonora in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
City Hotel
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 4, 2012
1. City Hotel Marker
Built in 1852 by Alonzo Green and James Lane, the City Hotel was constructed of adobe, slate and brick. A family hotel, there was a saloon, billard [sic] and dining room on the first floor, with private rooms and parlors upstairs. Originally the building had a flat roof, with a gabled roof added in the 1890s. During its heyday as a hotel (1852-1896) all stagecoach lines stopped here and its dining room was a favorite of locals and travelers alike. Restored by Marvin E. Freeman in 1985, it is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Erected 2011 by E Clampus Vitus, Matuca Chapter 1849.
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 year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 37° 59.011′ N, 120° 22.925′ W. Marker is in Sonora, California, in Tuolumne County. Marker is at the intersection of South Washington Street and Theall Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sonora Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Sugg House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Sonora Plaza Well (within shouting distance of this marker); First Home of Wells Fargo & Company in Sonora (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sonora Fountain (about 500 feet away); A Portal of the Past (about 500 feet away); Sonora (about 600 feet away); Sonora Opera Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonora.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 4, 2012
2. City Hotel
Marker is mounted on the front of the building to the right of the entrance door.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 4, 2012
3. The City Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
