The Sacramento Valley Railroad is Sold Viewing this as only a temporary set-back, the optimistic Lester Robinson and his Placerville supporters formed the San Francisco & Washoe Railroad to build eastward to Virginia City, and sought legislation to financially assist…
Month: April 2012
The Sacramento Valley Railroad; Part 6 – The Rails Reach Placerville, But at a High Cost
Lawsuits and Lawsuits, But Success at Last In 1873, the holders of the P&SVRR bonds sued the County of El Dorado and the City of Placerville, to recover the entire amount due in principal and interest. The county defended the…
Illuminare Winery – Camino
“Nice people with great wine” – Doug Noble After the recent “Bring out the Barrel” wine tasting event put on by the El Dorado Winery Association, a number of people commented that the winery that they enjoyed the most was…
Sierra Nevada House – Coloma
“All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” — Ronald Reagan Sierra Nevada House A week ago the new owners of the Sierra Nevada House, Keith Merson and Kristi Warren, along with their Executive Chef Diana Greer, invited…