Alpine Inn in Portola Valley
April 12, 2010
Whether you want a quick workout or a leisurely spin, The Loop in Palo Alto has you covered. This popular road bike route has several iterations; the 
one we recommend is relatively short, not too demanding, and suitable for novice or advanced riders. No road bike? Rent one at Bike Connection for $35 (a bit steep, but the wheels are yours for 24 hours). The 18-mile loop passes the Stanford campus, vaunted venture-capital companies on Sand Hill Road, and multimillion-dollar estates. The most-scenic stretches are west of I-280 in the less-trafficked towns of Woodside and Portola Valley. Those on a leisurely pace can make a pit stop at the historic Alpine Inn, two-thirds of the way through the ride; at more than 150 years old, this roadhouse beer garden is one of the Peninsula’s longestrunning businesses. Finish with a mad dash or a slow ram! Either way works close for the loop.
I am prejudiced of course, since I used to fly with Geri, who helps her Mom (Molly) run the place.
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Belmont Historical Home…
March 4, 2010
Ok, this has been going on for a long…………time. Does anyone have an update for me……
The Pre-Construction Meeting for the Emmett House Project took place on July 14th. During this meeting the contractor representatives, designers and members from Police, Community Development, Public Works, Belmont/San Carlos Fire and Mid-Peninsula Water District discussed key issues associated with the project. Currently, City staff and designers are in the process of reviewing multiple submittals with special emphasis given on exterior color selection. City staff also met with City arborist to receive recommendations on tree protection. The Notice to Proceed will be issued on July 27th. Contract construction time will begin on August 3rd with contractor mobilization which shall include providing temporary power, storage equipment, fence installation and erosion control measures. Contract construction time is 260 working days.
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Historical Home Sells Bourne Mansion
January 23, 2010
Those who are familiar with the Bourne Family from Filoli will miss this historical home in San Francisco (2550 Webster Street) which was sold at auction and closed December 23, 2009 for $2.79 million. Sure looks like the Disneyland Haunted Mansion doesn’t it.
The Road To The Alpine Inn, My Favorite Historical Place
January 22, 2010
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My favorite place of all is to relax and meet friends at the Alpine Inn, formerly called Rissotti’s or “Zott’s”…
Of course, I am partial since my dear friend and my other dear Mother own the place. But, if you just want a beer/wine/soft drink it is a great place to just be yourself and hang-out. If you want a great burger, chicken or other this is the place. The fries are great too! This is why this place is on my main page as one of the historical homes that I love. You can just imagine as you drive up, the horses that used to come and tie up there… I have met many wonderful people there.
As of 2009, Zotts has enjoyed 150 years as Portola Valley’s hotspot…
A lot of history has passed through here… Zott’s is unique, it is the only Beergarden that has stayed one since it’s existence.
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Alpine Inn, My Favorite Place for Chilling with Friends
September 23, 2009
One of my historical homes/restaurants on my home page….
Hence, Alpine Inn or Zots or Rossatti…
Join me on Sunday afternoon for a gathering on September 27th at 1:00 pm for music by John Mork of SoundCOMM and he will have some special surprise guests.
Alpine Beer Garden (formerly known as Rossatti’s or Zot’s) at 3915 Alpine Road in Portola Valley.
See you there!
Historic Architecture
July 17, 2009
The historic character and architecture of the downtown provides Redwood City with a unique identity. Revitalization of the downtown will build on its physical assets and its unique qualities. While no particular style of architecture is proposed, all new buildings will be high quality and compatible with the existing buildings. Preservation and renovation of historic buildings such as the Sequoia Hotel will be strongly encouraged. I love that we are keeping a lot of the historical buildings and taking care of them. Redwood City has definitely become the place to be.
Historical Ralston Hall Mansion
June 28, 2009
Ralston Hall Mansion was the country estate of William Chapman Ralston, a prominent and powerful San Francisco financier who founded the Bank of California. Purchasing the property from an Italian nobleman in 1864, Ralston began construction of an increasingly grand mansion, ultimately comprising over 80 rooms. He called his estate “Belmont,” a name that was subsequently adopted by the adjacent village.
In style, the exterior of Ralston Hall is Italianate Villa. The interior incorporates many features of the 19th century “steamboat gothic” construction and design, reminiscent of Ralston’s early days on the riverboats of Mississippi before he came to California.
After Ralston’s death, the estate was passed to his former partner, U.S. Senator William Sharon. During that era of the Mansion’s history, one of the most elaborate celebrations was the wedding of Sharon’s daughter Flora to Sir Thomas Fermor-Hesketh of England.
In 1922, the Ralston estate became the campus of College of Notre Dame. Chartered by the state of California in 1868, it is the state’s fifth oldest institution of higher education. Known today as Notre Dame de Namur University, it continues the proud tradition as a premier master’s university providing professional and liberal arts programs, with an enrollment of nearly 1,600 students.
You are cordially invited to personally experience the elegance of Ralston Hall Mansion. For those of you like me, who love historical buildings, this one you can tour… Located at 1500 Ralston Ave. in Belmont…. for info. you can call 650-508-3501
Historical Lathrop House
June 8, 2009
Lathrop Historical Home
One of the Peninsula’s oldest mansions, Lathrop House is an architectural treasure built in 1863 by San Mateo County’s first assessor-clerk-recorder and chairman of the Board of Supervisors, a man who later helped found the Southern Pacific Railroad and owner of a large tract of land in the Menlo Park area
Woodside Store Historical Home
May 22, 2009
I found out about this historical store when my daughter was in Grade School and went on a field trip here. Very fun. Dr. Tripp and Mathias Parkhurst built the Woodside Store in 1854. Customers included loggers chopping down the redwoods. Dr. Tripp sold everything ffrom work books and ax handles to flour and ham. Later the farmers came and used it as a county store and post office until 1909.
It is a great place for a field trip. It is free. 650-851-7615 for more information.
Lathrup Home Historical Home in Redwood City
April 28, 2009
The Lathrup Home was built in 1863. This mansion is now a historical post-Civil Was house museum.
Address: 627 Hamilton St, Redwood City, CA 94063
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