Upper Lake in Lake County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Livery Stable

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2011

1. The Livery Stable Marker

Inscription. This was one of three livery stables in Upper Lake in the 1880's. As far back as 1870, Upper Lake was the terminus of both the Cloverdale and Clearlake stage lines, bringing tourists to the famous mineral waters of Witter Springs, Saratoga Springs and the Blue Lake resorts.

Before Highway 20 went through in the late 1920's, the Bartlett Springs-Colusa Road connected Lake County to the Sacramento Valley. Highway 20 was originally called the Tahoe-Ukiah Route.

Because of the terrain, old photos of stage coaches in Lake County usually show six horse teams rather than four horse teams of neighboring areas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 39° 9.88′ N, 122° 54.643′ W. Marker is in Upper Lake, California, in Lake County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and First Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Upper Lake CA 95485, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Upper Lake (here, next to this marker); Bank of Upper Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); League's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); The IOOF Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Tallman Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Diamond Match Lumber Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Side of Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Lake.

Close up of photo on marker, with the stable in the background image. Click for full size.

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2. Close up of photo on marker, with the stable in the background

The Livery Stable - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2011

3. The Livery Stable - wide view

The Livery Stable and Blue Wing Saloon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2011

4. The Livery Stable and Blue Wing Saloon

The Livery Stable marker is visible here, mounted to the First Street side of the building, at the corner.

The Blue Wing Saloon was torn down during the 1920's, but was reconstructed again after 2003.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 874 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.