Groveland Map by Sabre Design

GROVELAND HISTORIC BUILDING TOUR

Many of the buildings featured in this map are accessible to the public during business hours; however, several are private residences and can be freely viewed from the walking path or roadway.

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for Salvador Ferretti in 1920. Realty World and Dr. Whittman DVM now occupy this space. The house located to the East of the building was built in 1921 and has served as a residence for Ferretti. Critter Corner now occupies this space. Watts and Tannahill had this two-story adobe structure erected circa 1851. It is one of four Gold Rush era adobe buildings still to be found in Groveland. Coffee Time and Petal Pushers reside in this stately building. The current occupant of this building is the Iron Door Saloon. Watts & Company originally opened a mercantile in this stone building some time before 1852. The Groveland Hotel, now The Groveland Hotel at Yosemite National Park, is the town’s largest adobe building. George Reed, a prominent Gold Rush sawmill operator, built this structure in 1849. The Pioneer Spirit is alive and well in this part of the Sierra! Community members proved that with the building of the Groveland/Yosemite Gateway Museum and Library. One day this treasured building will be a part of our golden history. Come and sign our guest register and be a part of history in the making.

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building built in 1916 with voter approved bonds. Yosemite Bank now occupies this space. 16 The Gilliam Home, built in 1903, is Groveland’s only Queen Anne style home. 17 Francis Martin established a ranch and in 1877 erected a small frame house. In 1894, Jacob Laveroni purchased and remodeled the house. Mountain Sage Garden, Gallery and Gear is located here now. 18 The Yosemite Title Company office is what remains of the Henry Michael DeFerrari Home built in 1899. Groveland’s only house with paired front facing gables. 19 The Groveland Gas Station started out in 1921 as Louis Ferretti’s Yosmite Garage. Standard Oil Company logos were displayed at this location from 1921 to 2000. 20 & 21 In 1933, a serious fire leveled the original 1921 structures which were rebuilt and destroyed again in 1989. Sabre Design & Publishing and Sugar Pine Realty now occupy the vintage style buildings. 22 The Tuolumne Meat Market occupied this building constructed

library were downstairs until the 1990s. 9 The Lumsden House is all that remains of the three-building Baird’s Hotel complex that was built in 1920. 10 United Mortgage and One Hour Photo occupy the 2-story commercial complex that replaced a 1920 craftsman-style house. 11 The Groveland Jail is a simple neoclassical frame structure built at the turn of the Century and housed Groveland’s more unruly element during the hard rock mining boom. 12 The Reid Home is a rather spacious structure which is now occupied by Dr. Millard, DDS. Thomas Reid was a successful miner who hired Edward Cobden and the Coyles to build his house in 1903. 13 The Sutton House was built in 1881 and was extensively remodeled around 1898 by Thomas Coyle. 14 The Margaret Simmons Home now known as All Seasons Groveland Inn, built in 1900, is one of three very distinctive two-story homes constructed by Edward Cobden. The building was extensively remodeled in 1998. 15 The Groveland School House is a Spanish Revival frame

1 Mary Laveroni Community Park (Formerly Wayside Park) was the site of San Francisco’s Hetch Hetchy construction headquarters. 2 The Tannahill Home, built in 1857, is a neoclassical style structure. James Tannahill was a pioneering merchant who came to Groveland at the height of the Gold Rush. 3 Calpingers’ Texaco Service Station was established about 1935 and now is the Iron Door General Store. 4 Jennifer’s Antiques is housed in a Spanish Revival built in 1936. This was the original Groveland Post Office. 5 The Hotel Charlotte was built in neoclassical style in 1921, during the Hetch Hetchy construction era. 6 Helping Hands Store was known as Casmir Reboul’s Trading Post and Restaurant. A construction date of 1849 to 1852 makes this one of Groveland’s oldest buildings. 7 The Cassaretto Home dates from the turn of the Century and was built by Edward Cobden, who is credited with the construction of several prestigious Victorians in the area. 8 The Community Hall is a concrete block structure originally built in 1918 for Frank Cassarretto. Both the Justice Court and the

www.YosemiteRose.com Email: info@YosemiteRose.com This lovely and quixotic manor is located on the old stagecoach run to Yosemite, just 18 miles from the park’s entrance.

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19210 Highway 120 Groveland, CA 95321 Phone: 209-962-4541 Toll-free: 888-534-2244

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Spectacular views and spacious bedrooms. Full country breakfast and warm hospitality. On a quiet 20 acres in historic Groveland only 25 minutes from Yosemite National Park.

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18767 Main St. • Groveland CA Phone: 209-962-4000 Toll-free: 800-273-3314 www.Groveland.com

A restored 1849 Adobe with free wireless access and named “A Top 10 Inn in the US” by Country Inns Magazine.

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Caspers Gourmet Hot Dogs, Homemade Chili, BBQ & more! 18605 Main Street, Groveland (209) 962-8986 Eat in our antique filled cafe or Take Out

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Frommer’s Guide describes the Evergreen as “the classic Yosemite experience.” The lodge, one mile from the Park border, is ideally situated to explore all of Yosemite’s natural wonders.

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The Longfellow Gold Mill built in 1905, is a four-story frame building and is the sole survivor of the local Gold Rush era from about 1900 until the Great Depression The Odd Fellow (IOOF) Hall is actually two separate stone buildings with an added second story. The west half of the lower

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story was constructed for Michael Gilbert in 1854. The larger east half, erected circa 1852, housed Kent and Grant’s Mercantile. The “Citizen Cemetery” was established in the 1850s. One marker remains dated 1856. Joseph Raggio had this house built in 1900 by Edward Cobden. The yellow building features Queen Anne details such as heavy turned posts, dentils and patterned shingles. The Miners’ Bean Kettle is believed to have been built circa 1870 for Louis Costa.

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Known as the “Gamble Block” in the 1850s and 1860s, this massive building, with its large iron fire doors, was erected for Alexander Gamble who was a successful gold merchant. The old Robert L. Smith Store served the community from this frame building in the 1940s and 1950s. Anne Brenham had the building constructed in the 1930s. The Harper Home was originally a smaller single-story house which was

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built in the late 1850s. The Catholic Church and Cemetery were established in 1861. This is one of the oldest and best preserved frame structures in Tuolumne County. The “Big Oak” of Big Oak Flat with an estimated 11-foot-plus diameter stood here. Fire was the cause of its demise.

BIG OAK FLAT HISTORIC BUILDING TOUR

Tips for Yosemite Travelers May to October

1. Start Early: For Yosemite Valley destinations, you will find the most tranquility as well as best lighting for photo opportunities early in the morning or late afternoon or evening. 2. Get Away From It All: Get out of your car whenever possible. A whole new experience opens when you get away from the cars and parking lots. 3. Take a Break: Avoid concession lines by picking up a picnic lunch and film before you arrive to the valley floor. Don’t forget the bottled water. 4. Do Something Really Different: Yosemite is quite spectacular at night. Try stargazing at Glacier Point or perhaps take a moonlight tour of the valley floor. Enjoy a leisurely day hike in the peaceful setting of the Hetch Hetchy area, or pick up a Groveland Hiking Guide. 5. Plan Ahead: Make your reservations early. Area rooms fill fast. Call 1-800449-9120 to find lodging and camping along Highway 120. 6. Save Money: Purchase souvenirs from gift shops outside the park. Many shops offer unique collections of native items as reminders of your trip and can also save you valuable vacation dollars.

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7. Plan for the Weather: Between October and June, wet weather is a possibility. Conditions change quickly. Stay dry, carry some sort of foul weather gear, carry chains (even 4WD’s). Chain rentals are available. Call ahead for road conditions. 8. Autumn in Yosemite: Some of the best hiking and sightseeing is found along the Tioga and Glacier Point corridors. Beautiful fall color displays begin in early September through November at these higher elevations. 9. Learn Something New: Try the Ranger led snowshoe hike. Experience ice skating while enjoying the spectacular view of Half Dome. Chase away the winter blues by soaking up some rays in Groveland where the claim to fame is “above the fog & below the snow.” Highway 120 is open all year to Yosemite Valley. 10. Avoid the Crowds: Because there aren’t any! The seasons of Fall, Winter, and Spring are the most mystifying because you have the mountains to yourself. Even the peak of the Summer isn’t crowded outside of the most popular areas of the Park, where the lodgings and other facilities are located. With 1,170 square miles, the vast majority of the Park is always serene and secluded. 11. Bundle Up: Late Fall through early Spring, mid-day temperatures average 40º to 50º in Yosemite Valley, but can vary widely. Overnight lows are below freezing regularly. Dress in multiple layers so that you can adapt to temperature changes. 12. Slow Down: Stop and take advantage of the scenic turnouts in Yosemite. Enjoy streams, woods, meadows, and wildlife throughout the valley. Roll down windows as you drive so that you can hear the waterfalls.

Yosemite Park at a Glance

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Highway 120’s Exclusive Year-round Treasures • These sites can be viewed and/or accessed along this direct, all season route to Yosemite Valley. Hetch Hetchy — Referred to as Little Yosemite. just inside the Park gate. Offers information, guideRock formations and spring waterfalls plummet into books, maps and restrooms. the reservoir. Hiking trails for all ages and abilities. Crane Flat — Meadows act as a gateway to the Off Evergreen Road 1 mile before Park entrance. vistas of Tioga Pass. Winter play—snowshoeing Big Oak Flat (BOF) Visitor Center — Located and cross-country skiing—is permitted.

Rainbow Pools — Waterfalls, pools (natural Giant Sequoia Trees — The largest and oldest swimming hole) and picnic area. living things on earth. 1. Tuolumne Grove of Sequoias: Cars once drove Elephant Rock — Look across the canyon to the through this 2-mile area along BOF Road. giant monoliths and spot the elephant rock located 2. Merced Grove of Sequoias: This slightly longer between the Half Dome viewpoint and tunnels. hike is 4 miles round-trip.

Established: October 1, 1890 Land Area: About 1,170 Square Miles Lowest/Highest Elevations: 4,315 at valley floor; 13,114 at Mt. Lyell’s summit Hiking: More than 840 miles of marked hiking trails Camping: 15 campgrounds; 325 campsites on the valley floor. General Park Information: (209) 372-0200 Lost & Found: (209) 372-435 Lodging Along Highway 120: (800) 449-9120 Toll-free • (209) 962-0429 Road & Weather Information: (209) 372-0200 Road Service: (209) 372-8321 in the park • (209) 962-7070 Hwy. 120 Towing Snow Chain Rental: at Yosemite West Gate Motel (in Buck Meadows; off Highway 120) (209) 962-5281

49er Festival &

Chili Cook-off Second Saturday in September

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Highway 120 Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1263 • 18583 Main St. Ste A Groveland CA 95321 (209) 962-0429 • (800) 449-4120 www.Groveland.org