Randsburg in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
White House Saloon
Dickinson's Saloon
| — | Rand Mining District Centennial 1895 - 1995 | — |
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 6, 2011
1. Whitehouse Saloon Marker
The Whitehouse Saloon
The Whitehouse Saloon was thought to first open as Whitehouse in the late “Teens” under the management of H.B. “Moses” Elder and his brother Emmett Elder. It was closed down by Prohibition in 1920 and operated as restaurant during that period. When Prohibition was repealed it was reopened as a Saloon and has operated as such except for a short period as an antique shop.
Dickinson’s Saloon
Samuel K. Dickerson purchased this building in 1906 and operated as a saloon until sometime after 1915. While Sam was operating the saloon it was a lively place where he staged several “prize fights” and had the round by round bulletins of the famous “Gan-Nelson” fight held in Goldfield, Nevada telegraphed directly to the saloon. At times Dickerson operated his saloon out of the basement and leased out the upstairs. For many years the Fraternal Order of Eagles held their meetings here. In 1908 he seems to have taken to Marguerite Roberts place in town as some “anonymous” town folk asked the Board of Supervisors to shut down for running an immoral establishment.
Louie’s Place
[water damaged and unable to read]
Erected 1995 by Rand Desert Museum.
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Location. 35° 22.095′ N, 117° 39.382′ W. Marker is in Randsburg, California, in Kern County. It is on Butte Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 168 Butte Avenue, Randsburg CA 93554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley, specifically in the Central Valley, and in the Sierra Nevada. 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 walking distance of this marker: D.T. Jones Dry Goods (a few steps from this marker); Randsburg Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); The Joint (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Joint (within shouting distance of this marker); Rand Desert Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rand Mining District (about 300 feet away); Randsburg, California (about 300 feet away); The Commercial Hotel (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Randsburg.
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 6, 2011
2. Whitehouse Saloon Marker
Just to the left of the door.
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 6, 2011
3. White House Saloon - Est. 1897
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 6, 2011
4. Whitehouse Saloon boardwalk
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 6, 2011
5. Whitehouse Saloon buildings
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 7, 2025
6. Marker is Faded
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,898 times since then and 139 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 24, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 6. submitted on April 11, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
