Bishop in Inyo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Kittie Lee Inn
Whiskey Creek Restaurant
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 3, 2025
1. Kittie Lee Inn Marker
In August 1924 Matt Wilkenson opened the Kittie Lee Inn, which was named for his daughter. When William R. Whorff purchased it in 1925, the Kittie Lee became "the" place to stay for Hollywood's finest.
When Bishop Airport was a training center during WWII the dining room became a barracks. In 1946 the Copper Kettle Restaurant and Charlie's Room Bar was added.
In 1965 the inn was torn down and in 1975 the building was sold to Sam Walker who reconstructed it as Whiskey Creek Restaurant and Bar.
Erected 1995 by Slim Princess Chapter No. 395 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 year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 37° 21.862′ N, 118° 23.712′ W. Marker is in Bishop, California, in Inyo County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 395) and Pine Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 524 N Main St, Bishop CA 93514, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada. 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: Whiskey Creek History (within shouting distance of this marker); Slim Princess (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ernest Kinney Teamster Family Mural
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Dangerous Arrest (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 15, 2013
2. Kittie Lee Inn Marker
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 15, 2013
3. Kittie Lee Inn Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 3, 2025
4. Kittie Lee Inn Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 3, 2025
5. Whiskey Creek Restaurant
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 12, 2025
6. 1980s Matchbook
The name Copper Kettle was used during breakfast hours.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 977 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 12, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 12, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
