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By Syd Whittle, September 30, 2012
De Martini Winery Marker
201 California, Contra Costa County, Clayton — De Martini Winery
Paul De Martini built Clayton Vineyards Winery in 1885 on land formerly owned by Joel Clayton, the area’s first vintner. An Austrian stone mason directed construction, using stone quarried on Mount Diablo and hauled here by wagon teams. This was the . . . Map (db m60033) HM
202 California, Contra Costa County, Clayton — Endeavor Hall
The Methodist Episcopal Church built this hall in the 1860’s for worship, education, and fellowship. The Congregation Church Christian Endeavor Society acquired the property in 1896. After Congregation services ended in 1916, volunteer trustees . . . Map (db m59972) HM
203 California, Contra Costa County, Clayton — The Clayton Club
Jacob Rhine's National Saloon had an impressive inventory of cigars and liquor in 1874. The saloon was renamed after Carl Berendsen bought the property in 1905. He added a building shipped from San Francisco via Martinez for family living . . . Map (db m57976) HM
204 California, Contra Costa County, Clayton — The Growler Saloon – Goethals BuildingTwo Historic Clayton Buildings
Two historic Clayton buildings were combined to create this restaurant. A bicentennial project. One was an 1870’s home that Jack Duncan rebuilt circa 1908. It became a store, post office (1926 – 1937), barber shop, and the Growler Saloon. . . . Map (db m59953) HM
205 California, Contra Costa County, Clayton — The Joel Clayton HouseClayton Historical Museum
Joel Clayton, who founded Clayton in 1857, had this house built circa 1860, where Mitchell Creek meets Mount Diablo Creek. After his death in 1872 the land was sold and the house had various uses. The Clayton Historical Society acquired it and in . . . Map (db m59948) HM
206 California, Contra Costa County, Concord — Beebe House
Beebe House Concord Historical Landmark Built in 1868Map (db m205992) HM
207 California, Contra Costa County, Concord — Bibber House
Concord Historical Landmark Built in 1912 by L.V. PerryMap (db m17406) HM
208 California, Contra Costa County, Concord — Bolla House
Concord Historical Landmark Built in 1910Map (db m57196) HM
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209 California, Contra Costa County, Concord — County Fire House
Marker One: County Fire House Concord Historical Landmark Built in 1938-39 Concord Historical Society Marker Two: Mt. Diablo Fire District Headquarters Station Erected 1939 Board of Fire . . . Map (db m206218) HM
210 California, Contra Costa County, Concord — 455 — Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe
Erected 1844. Restored 1941 by Contra Costa Horsemans Association. Fernando Pacheco Adobe. Concord Historical Landmark. Built in 1844-51. Concord Historical Society.Map (db m217089) HM
211 California, Contra Costa County, Concord — Francisco Galindo Home
Concord Historical Landmark Built in 1856Map (db m56583) HM
212 California, Contra Costa County, Concord — Ivey House
Concord Historical Landmark Built Circa 1870Map (db m205987) HM
213 California, Contra Costa County, Concord — Keller House
Concord Historical Landmark Built in 1902-03Map (db m206353) HM
214 California, Contra Costa County, Concord — Neustaedter House
Concord Historical Landmark Built in 1906 by L.V. PerryMap (db m17422) HM
215 California, Contra Costa County, Concord — Old Fire Hall
Concord Historical Built in 1892 Concord's First FirehouseMap (db m57760) HM
216 California, Contra Costa County, Concord — Perry House
Concord Historical Landmark Built in 1911 by L.V PerryMap (db m57759) HM
217 California, Contra Costa County, Danville — Cooley House1920s
This Craftsman-Bungalow style home first appears on a 1925 Sanborn fire map. Built by Austin Root and Steve Johnson, it was once owned by local volunteer fireman, Duane Elliott. Joseph and Laura Bettencourt lived here until George and Vesta . . . Map (db m152844) HM
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218 California, Contra Costa County, Danville — Joe Foster House1926
In 1921 this property was home to carpenter Joe Foster. In 1926, while his wife Annie was busy making strawberry jam in the kitchen, the house caught fire and burned to the ground. Joe's father rebuilt this Craftsman-Bungalow which . . . Map (db m152854) HM
219 California, Contra Costa County, Danville — 1 — Osborn HouseMid 1800's
IN 1871, this Greek Revival style home was sold to Daniel Boone's great-grandson, Leonides L. Boone. In 1926, Melvin and Myrtle Osborn bought 47 acres here and raised cows, hogs, chickens, rabbits and horses. Melvin was the county roadmaster, loved . . . Map (db m199451) HM
220 California, Contra Costa County, Danville — The Danville Hotel
The Danville Hotel, a two-story, ten-room folk Victorian, was built after the Southern Pacific Railroad arrived in 1891. It was owned and operated by Edward and Mary McCauley and later by daughters Mollie and Nellie, providing bed, board and Mary’s . . . Map (db m200684) HM
221 California, Contra Costa County, Danville — Veterans Memorial Building
In 1919, Congress established the national charter for the American Legion to honor veterans of the Great War. Contra Costa administered a California bond issued to build veteran's memorial halls in each town with an American Legion Post. . . . Map (db m93675) HM WM
222 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 110 EscobarOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Tucker Mansion Originally located at 40 Escobar, this luxurious mansion was built for Capt. Tuckers Family, a sea captain turned successful wheat grower. Home was moved here in the 1920S by city postmaster Franklin Glass & is listed on . . . Map (db m146404) HM
223 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 210 BuckleyOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Original DiMaggio Home Vincenzo DiMaggio & his wife Caterina bi Leci, purchased this lot from prominent land owner Achille Baccilieri. Caterina died young during the local influenza epidemic of the WWI years. Vincenzo made fishing nets & . . . Map (db m93568) HM
224 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 215 Marina VistaOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Original home of fisherman and S.P. Railway worker Francesco Marchi and wife Santa Balestrieri. Later home to Bocce Champion Nicola di Tullio and wife Annuziata. Built 1928 Map (db m93572) HM
225 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 216 BuckleyOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Aiello Family Home Fishing nets and wines were made in this home of an Italian fisherman family. In 1892, Francesco Aiello emigrated from the Isola de Favignana Sicilia, Italia. Built 1904 Map (db m93569) HM
226 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 224 BuckleyOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Original Homesite of Francesco & Girloma Bilecci. Francisco biological father was a 4 star general in the Italian army. His adopted father was a prominent local fisherman. Orig 1900 Map (db m93570) HM
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227 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 225 Buckley StreetOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
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228 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 236 BuckleyOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
DiMaggio Family Home Built by parents of baseball great, Joe DiMaggio & sold to his aunt & uncle. Site of Joes wedding reception. Built 1927 Map (db m93571) HM
229 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 335 TalbartOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Original Buckley Home William Buckley was in charge of the Carquinez Ferry piers and slips. Later home to several Italian fishing families.
Built 1884 Map (db m91653) HM
230 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 413 Talbart
Old Town Martinez Home of Historic Interest Original home of Antonio and Marian Bruno Russo of Sicily. Later home to bocce champion, Gino di Tullio and wife, Mimma of Pozzuoli Italy Circa 1900Map (db m17463) HM
231 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 413-419 Marina VistaOld Town Martinez — Home Of Historic Interest —
Original Compagno home and vegetable market. One of only two examples of San Francisco Style row housing in Martinez * Built 1889 * Map (db m145093) HM
232 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 415 EscobarOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Original Tarantino Family Home Fisherman and Mountain Copper Co. employee, Giuseppe and wife Peppina Amato came here from Sant' Ella, Sicily Map (db m145098) HM
233 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 424 AlhambraOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Original Freschi Family Home The Freschi's were a prominent Italian fishing family who emigrated from Guisto' de lo Benedetto in 1902 *Built 1916*Map (db m145107) HM
234 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 502 AlhambraOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Purchased by the Aiello Family for 14 pieces of gold in the 1910's. Pete Aiello was a block warden during WWII, wife Catherine Lucido, was head floor lady at the Martinez Cannery * Built 1896* Map (db m145109) HM
235 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 516 AlhambraOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Mascitelli Home & Garden purchsed from Guiseppe Bartolini for 10 gold peices, Angie Mascitellis locally famous garden grew next door (510). Husband Joseph was town barber on Ferry Street. * circa 1910 * Map (db m145108) HM
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236 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 535 TalbartOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
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237 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 605, 607 & 615 TalbartOld Town Martinez — Home of Historical Interest —
Original home of fisherman Nino Cardinalli & family who operated Cardinallis Fish Market at 604 Alhambra. He & wife Jenny, were parents of former county supervisor Nancy Fahden Built 1913Map (db m91663) HM
238 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 608 TalbartOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Dr. John Tennant practiced from this Queen Anne home until his death in 1892. House was later sold to City Attorney James Rogers Sr circa 1880'sMap (db m146392) HM
239 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 624 Talbart StreetOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Prosser Home Dutch Colonial built as a wedding gift for Alice, daughter of James Rodgers Sr Granddaughter of the Buckleys Built 1919 Map (db m91725) HM
240 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 634 TalbartOld Town Martinez — Home of Historic Interest —
Original Rogers Home This home was moved from downtown in early 1900's as a wedding gift to James Rodgers Jr. Grandson of the Buckleys Built 1880's Map (db m146389) HM
241 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 16 — 815 Marina VistaCirca 1870
Built by William Jones, Hotelkeeper 1884 Bought by W.J. Hough and became "Hough's Saloon" 1891 Bought by Watkins Prosser 1915 Moved to present site Residence of Dr. H.D. Buckman family for many years Historic Marker XVI . . . Map (db m16009) HM
242 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Billeci Family HomeOld Town Martinez - Home of Historic Interest — 425 Talbart —
Fisherman Giovanni Billecci immigrated to Martinez in 1899. After serving both in the French & Italian armies he and his wife Grazia, raised 14 children in this home. Built 1916.Map (db m53573) HM
243 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Borland Home
This Victorian cottage was the home of the Robert Borland Family. Built in 1890 by Dr. John S. Moore, D.D.S., and originally used as his dental office. The property was inherited by his daughter, Mrs. Emma Moore Borland. The Martinez Historical . . . Map (db m16730) HM
244 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Capt Hewitt HomeOld Town Martinez - Home of Historic Interest — 405 Marina Vista —
Framed house shipped around the Horn from the East Coast to San Jose. Eventually barged to Martinez. Later home to several Italian fishing families Built 1870'sMap (db m53078) HM
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245 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — IX — City Hall Apartment Building
Built in 1914 by Mayor John J. McNamara, George J. Winkleman and James E. McNarmara 1st apartment building in Martinez. Built during refinery boom. Unique because it sits astride Alhambra Creek. Retail stores were on 1st floor, . . . Map (db m51307) HM
246 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — I — Contra Costa County Courthouse1901
County Seat Since April 25, 1851 Martinez Historical Marker IMap (db m24318) HM
247 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Former Anti-Aircraft W.W. II Barracks
324-328 Talbart Home of Historic Interest Former anti-aircraft W.W.II barracks, moved from Concord in 1961. Prior site of shared water tank house for neighboring two homes Built 1930Map (db m17177) HM
248 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Home of County Supervisor
334 Talbart Old Town Martinez Home of Historic Interest Home of County Supervisor & Grangers Warehouse mngr, Robnson Jones(1873). Later sold to dog catcher, Capt., Horton (1893) who impounded stray dogs on the property. Built . . . Map (db m17184) HM
249 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — XIII — Hook Building1926
Built to replace building destroyed by fire in 1925 Originally built in 1854 by pioneer & prominent landowner William Hook 1802-1885 Occupied by the James Hotel - James Bulger, proprietor Until closed in 1979 Historic Marker . . . Map (db m40601) HM
250 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Marazzani Boarding House
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251 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Original Pizzamenti Family HomeOld Town Martinez - Home of Historic Interest — 435 Talbart Street —
The family manufactured fishing nets for the local fishing community. Home later sold to the Di Maggios, a prominent fishing family. Built 1904Map (db m53079) HM
252 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Pellegrini Home and Fish Company
103 Berrellesa Old Town Martinez Home of Historic Interest Pellegrini Home and Fish Company Luigi Pellegrini was a successful turn of the century fish buyer. This building opens to Alhambra Creek for easy fish unloading and . . . Map (db m16212) HM
253 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — V — Rankin Building
Built in 1905 by Mrs. James Rankin after fire destroyed two city blocks Palm Garden Grill W.C. Reed - Confectioner & Stationer E. Pasch - Haberdasher A.B. Wilson - Jeweler & Optician Historic Marker No. V Martinez Historical . . . Map (db m27647) HM
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254 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — 18 — State Theatre800 Ferry Street
Designed Art Deco style by the Reid Brothers Architects/San Francisco Built by John McNamera 1922 Premier opening July 2, 1926 Closed due to fire 1931 Reopened 1932 Closed 1961 Purchased by Contra Costa County 1998 Presently . . . Map (db m17208) HM
255 California, Contra Costa County, Moraga — Hacienda de las Flores
In 1857, Lot No. 1, a quarter section of Rancho Laguna De Los Palos Colorados was bought by a squatter, Jesse Williams, from Jose de Jesus Moraga. In 1906, the land was then purchased by Manuel Lucas and 10 years later, 20 acres were sold to . . . Map (db m136516) HM
256 California, Contra Costa County, Orinda — 1923 The Fire House
The first Orinda firehouse was built in 1923 after several homes burned down. It looked like a garage and accommodated one truck which held 2 barrels of water. In 1935, the building was remodeled in the California Spanish style, and a . . . Map (db m145155) HM
257 California, Contra Costa County, Orinda — Buehler House
Gerald Shmavonian's Buehler House has been listed on the National Register of historic places by the United States Department of the Interior The house was designed and built by "the world's greatest architect of all time" Frank Lloyd . . . Map (db m159586) HM
258 California, Contra Costa County, Orinda — Orinda General Store Site1924
Historic Landmark Designated by the City of Orinda January 11, 1994 Ordinance Number 93-16Map (db m222678) HM
259 California, Contra Costa County, Orinda, Orinda Village District — The Conklin Hotel1858
In the mid 1800s, squatters would occupy land and building structures without legal rights. Such was the case with the Conklin Hotel, built circa 1858, in anticipation of people arriving along the newly constructed Telegraph Road nearby. Known as . . . Map (db m222697) HM
260 California, Contra Costa County, Pinole — Bank of PinoleBuilt 1915
Neo - Classic Architecture has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places Map (db m94254) HM
261 California, Contra Costa County, Pittsburg — Bank of America
The First National Bank Building was designed by E.L. Norberg and built by G.H. Fields & Co. in 1921. In January 1927, the bank was purchased by Liberty Bank of San Francisco, which then merged with Bank of America Los Angeles later the same day. . . . Map (db m37488) HM
262 California, Contra Costa County, Pittsburg — Pittsburg Post Dispatch Building
Built in 1923, this brick building was the home of the Coast Counties Gas and Electric Company which provided utilities to the City of Pittsburgh. The company closed its office in the 1950s and the building became a newspaper publishing and . . . Map (db m37423) HM
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263 California, Contra Costa County, Port Costa — The Burlington HotelEstablished 1883
Port Costa's old timers are quite certain that the rumor of the Burlington Hotel being a bordello is untrue. Their reasoning is that the respected owners and their families lived nearby, therefore it could not have been a bordello. However, the . . . Map (db m57971) HM
264 California, Contra Costa County, Richmond — The Ford Assembly Building
Four panels, in two sets of two, describe the pre- and post-war history and uses of the Ford Assembly Building: 1930-1939 Ford Model A "Quality means doing it right when no one is looking." -- Henry Ford The Ford . . . Map (db m94768) HM
265 California, Contra Costa County, San Ramon — The Glass HouseForest Home Farms Historic Park — Celebrate San Ramon's History —
David and Eliza Glass began their journey west from Iowa in 1850, during the height of the Gold Rush. They arrived in Placerville and after a short time moved on, settling in Alamo. Their son, Clement Rolla Glass, later wrote about their journey: . . . Map (db m202053) HM
266 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — 155 — Central Fire Station1516 Bonanza St. — 1926 —
Costing $3,000 to build, the two-story Central Fire Station was the first and "hub" station in the County's newly formed Central Fire Protection District. The station's pumper engine cost $7,000. The first fire chief was Raymond Spencer, son of . . . Map (db m93825) HM
267 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — 171 — Dole House1614 Mt. Diablo Blvd. — Early 1870s —
The Italianate house across the street was originally built as a ranch home for Lawrence Peel and his wife, Margretta. Peel operated a mercantile store on Main Street in the 1860s. The home had many owners over the years and was built by Eldridge . . . Map (db m93956) HM
268 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — 113 — Kirsch Home1200 S. Main St. — Early 1870s —
Two giant date palms flanked the entrance to this stately home, owned by Michael Kirsch and his family. Kirsch owned a blacksmith and wheelwright shop next door to this house, at the corner of Main Street and Lafayette Road (now Mt. Diablo Boulevard.Map (db m93698) HM
269 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — Oldest Commercial Building
In Walnut Creek Site of Lawrence G. Peel's Store 1863 Partially destroyed by fire 1879 Rebuilt by Albert Sherburne 1880 Map (db m93712) HM
270 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — Shadelands Ranch House
This Property Has Been Placed On The National Register of Historic Places By The United Stated Department of the Interior Built 1903Map (db m209648) HM
271 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — 10 — The Dole House
Built by Eldridge Dole c. 1879 Renovation completed April 2004 Renovation Greater Bay Development Corp. Walnut Creek Architect Johnson Lyman Architects Walnut Creek Contractor Guilkey Construction, Inc. Dedicated . . . Map (db m27644) HM
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272 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — American House HotelSite of Reported permanently removed
Located on this corner in 1853 was a sturdy, well proportioned 2-story hotel known as the American House. The proprietors, Marchant and Crocker, were proud of their hotel with its healthful location on “Piety Hill” opposite the Court H House. This . . . Map (db m17161) HM
273 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Bekeart’s Gun Shop
Jules Francois Bekeart was a gunsmith who came here in 1849 to sell guns and mine gold. He soon became a close friend of James Marshall. The hard labor of gold mining was not to his liking so “Frank” Berkeart continued his successful gunsmith . . . Map (db m17225) HM
274 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Coloma Post Office Reported permanently removed
Coloma’s first post office opened in 1849 when, against his wishes, John T. Little was appointed postmaster. In 1851 Coloma received tri-weekly mail service from Sacramento City. The post office, first designated as Culloma, California Territory, . . . Map (db m17180) HM
275 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Coloma Schoolhouse Reported permanently removed
In 1885 Coloma’s three private school schools enrolled 187 pupils; two years later one large public school held 234 children. That school was housed in the original El Dorado County Courthouse on this site. The courthouse burned in 1915, and this . . . Map (db m17129) HM
276 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — County CourthouseSite of
When El Dorado County was organized in 1850 as part of the new State of California, Coloma was named the county seat. County offices were housed in simple frame structures until 1856, when a fine court house was built here on the public square. . . . Map (db m17141) HM
277 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — El Dorado County Jail
The first known mention of a jail in Coloma was in 1850. It was located in the Marshall House hotel near the river. The second jail was made of large logs and was located farther up High Street. It was used from 1850 to 1856. The third and final . . . Map (db m215300) HM
278 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Noteware-Thomas House
This restored home is typical of a moderately well=to=do merchant’s house of the 1860’s. It represents the economic stability of Coloma, based on agriculture and lumber, after the initial rush for gold had waned. Chauncy Noteware, the original . . . Map (db m215642) HM
279 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Odd Fellows Hall Reported permanently removed
Built in 1854 by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, this hall was also shared with religious organizations of the Coloma community. The I.O.O.F. was only one of the many fraternal lodges that were active during the 1850s in Coloma and in most . . . Map (db m17143) HM
280 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Site of Coloma's Largest Brick Store
A large brick building measuring 50 feet by 65 feet was built here in 1856. Two older frame structures were demolished and sorely missed by the “old-timers” of that day. The store was torn down in 1877 by Robert Chalmers. He used the brick at the . . . Map (db m215303) HM
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281 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Site of Hook and Ladder House No. 1
Fire companies had a high status in the social life of the 1850’s. Deep friendships were formed, and frequent reunions, farewells, and patriotic celebrations brought the town’s citizens together. Hook and Ladder house was completed late in 1853. It . . . Map (db m215518) HM
282 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — The Miller House
One of the oldest surviving structures in Coloma, this house was built in 1852 for Hugh Miller, proprietor of the Fashion Billiard Saloon on Main Street. Miller House has been renovated several times since then. From 1964 to 1983 it was the home of . . . Map (db m215641) HM
283 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Weller House Reported permanently removed
Probably the first structure on this site was Littner’s Exchange, which was later purchased and remodeled by the Bramer brothers. They operated the Orleans Hotel, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon until 1856 when Elias Weller bought the property and . . . Map (db m17176) HM
284 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Winters’ HotelSite of Reported permanently removed
The Winters’ Hotel was the most ornate building in town. It was one of the earliest hotels here and the best known. A forty-niner later described it as “the hotel par excellence of the town; one could easily perceive that by its long white colonnade . . . Map (db m17221) HM
285 California, El Dorado County, Diamond Springs — Diamond Springs I.O.O.F. No. 09 Lodge Hall
The oldest fraternal edifice in continuous use on the West Coast. Built on this hillside, not on the main street as in the usual practice for the era. It avoided the ravages of fire which razed the town of Diamond Springs on several occasions. . . . Map (db m19263) HM
286 California, El Dorado County, Diamond Springs — Odd Fellows Hall
Erected in 1852 by Diamond Springs Lodge No.9 I.O.O.F. Oldest building in constant use By the Odd Fellows in California Dedicated to the memory of the Pioneer Odd Fellows Of El Dorado County by Marguerite Parlor No.12 Native . . . Map (db m19264) HM
287 California, El Dorado County, Georgetown — 17 — Balsar House / I.O.O.F Hall
[Three small markers are mounted on the front of the building:] Marker 1: Balsar House A hotel built in 1850 by Madam Balsar Remodeled for an opera house in 1870. Restored by the Independent Order Odd Fellows and used as a . . . Map (db m54812) HM
288 California, El Dorado County, Georgetown — Georgetown Hotel
Built 1856 Destroyed twice by fire and rebuilt in 1896Map (db m67570) HM
289 California, El Dorado County, Georgetown — Miners Club
Built 1862 Operated as morgue during Civil WarMap (db m55077) HM
290 California, El Dorado County, Georgetown — Shannon Knox House
Oldest Residence in Georgetown Built in the late Spring and Summer of 1854Map (db m54823) HM
291 California, El Dorado County, Georgetown — The American HotelBuilt in 1863
Served as – hotel, rooming house, sanitarium and private residence during mining era. Burned in 1897 fire, rebuilt in 1899.Map (db m54875) HM
292 California, El Dorado County, Georgetown — Wells Fargo Building
Wells Fargo Building and State Stop Built in 1852Map (db m54932) HM
293 California, El Dorado County, Latrobe — Latrobe Elementary SchoolEstablished in 1865
Latrobe was founded in 1864, when James Miller gave the right-of-way through his property to the Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad. Latrobe school originated as a one room classroom, however in 1915 a fire raged through Latrobe and the . . . Map (db m19322) HM
294 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — "Stone House"Circa 1865
The last remaining building of the Gold Rush era Chinese community in Old Hangtown Stone House is famous for its historical significance as an old Chinese brothel Restored by John R. Berry – Attorney at Law Architectural . . . Map (db m36815) HM
295 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — Bee-Bennett House
One of the oldest preserved homes of Placerville (Old Hangtown) originally built in 1853 by Col. Fred A. Bee, pioneer merchant, and enlarged in 1889 by Judge Marcus P. Bennett, early jurist, retaining redwood ornate paneling woodwork and fireplace . . . Map (db m42260) HM
296 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — Branch Saloon/Bingham's Jewelrey/Seligman Building/Ewing BuildingCollins Auto Parts/Placerville Clothing
Branch Saloon Bingham’s Jewelry Seligman Building Ewing Building Collins Auto Parts Placerville Clothing A log building owned by C.C. Williams once stood on the western portion of this lot. In 1853 thirsty miners stopped here for a drink . . . Map (db m69356) HM
297 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — Confidence Engine CompanyCity Hill
Erected in 1860, this part of City Hall housed the Confidence Engine Company which was originally formed as The Mountaineer Engine Company. When flames engulfed most of the town in 1856, concerned citizens of Placerville realized that even the best . . . Map (db m35540) HM
298 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — Confidence Hall
This building was erected in the Fall of 1860 for Confidence Engine Company No.1, organized in June 1857. City government located here since 1902.Map (db m35546) HM
299 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — Fountain and Tallman Soda Works
This building erected in 1852 withstood the fire of 1856. Dedicated to the memory of of the PIONEERSMap (db m13269) HM
300 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — Lower Fairchild Building
F.A. Gerbode began construction of this building for W.A. (Will) Fairchild in 1903. Family legend says that when excavation began, enough gold was found to finance the project which totaled $16,000. The building’s two stories, much like today, . . . Map (db m35579) HM

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