Placerville in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Upper Central House

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 18, 2008

1. Upper Central House Marker

Inscription. First operated by Elias Parker, only Gold Rush hotel still standing in Placerville. Used as the Placerville Academy School from 1871 – 1894. Dedicated May 6, 1962, by Marguerite Parlor No.12, Native Daughters of the Golden West on their 75th anniversary.

Note: Marker states building is still standing (as of May 1962). Building was torn down in 1964]

Erected 1962 by Native Daughters of the Golden West and Placerville Parlor No. 9, Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.

Location. 38° 43.736′ N, 120° 47.793′ W. Marker is in Placerville, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Clay Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Placerville CA 95667, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J. Wonderly House / N.C. Fassett Groceries & Provisions / Burn & McBride / Lofty Lou’s Yarn Shop (a few steps from this marker); The Druid Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); John Mohler Studebaker

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Vet’s Building (about 500 feet away); Fountain and Tallman Soda Works (about 600 feet away); Methodist Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); Placerville (about 800 feet away); Thomas Maul (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Placerville.

Regarding Upper Central House. Also see: Ivy House marker for additional information.

Additional commentary.
1. Building No Longer Standing
The site of the Ivy House hotel, so named because of the Ivy covered facade. The first hotel, the Central House, was built on this site in 1864. At this site also was the Placerville Academy. The Ivy House was torn down in 1964 when it was deemed too fragile to save. Source: Placerville Walking Tour

— Submitted October 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 18, 2008

2. Upper Central House Marker

The lower marker is the Ivy House dedication plaque placed by the Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Upper Central House and Ivy House Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 18, 2008

3. Upper Central House and Ivy House Markers

Ivy House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 18, 2008

4. Ivy House Marker

Known as Ivy House from 1891 – 1964 Rededicated September 19, 1981 By Marguerite Parlor No.12, N.D.G.W. In Honor Of Placerville Parlor No.9 N.S.G.W. 100th Anniversary

Photographed By Placerville Walking Tour Brochure

5. Ivy House

Upper Central House replaced by Farmers Market in Placerville image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stephanie Carlson, June 26, 2009

6. Upper Central House replaced by Farmers Market in Placerville

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,522 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on June 27, 2009, by Stephanie Carlson of Placerville, United States.