Before we leave Forty Mile House, just west of Frenchtown Road, we should note that the original 1848 – 1849 Carson Emigrant Road passed a hundred and fifty feet or so south of the existing Mother Lode Drive (old Highway…
Along White Rock Road – Part 2, Clarksville to the Forty Mile House
Up the hill towards Placerville and to the east of the Margaret Tong’s Railroad House at Clarksville, was Samuel Freeman’s place and the Atlantic House. Nothing is known about these two stops other than the fact that they were at…
Along White Rock Road – Part 1, White Rock to Clarksville
The major immigrant trail through El Dorado County was known by many names. Some called it the Carson – Immigrant Trail, some the Overland Trail, some the Sacramento – Washoe Road and some White Rock Road. Because hundreds of thousands…
Steppin’ Out – Mels (The Original)
I have driven by Mels at 232 Main Street in Placerville thousands of times, but only stopped in twice, both to meet with my cousin who was dropping off family photos, letters, etc. After a discussion about where to go…
Steppin’ Out – Palissandro Vineyard and Winery “La Dolce Vita”
A couple of weeks ago I received a call inviting me to a “Release Party and Grape Stomp” and Palissandro Winery in Fair Play. Although I have been following and writing about the wine industry in El Dorado County since…
Steppin’ Out – Subway
Of all the deli sandwich shops in the Placerville area (and beyond), Subway is probably the one I stop at the most. Their bread is good, their sandwiches are good, they are predictable no matter where you are, and they…