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Quail Canyon Inn
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
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Small restaurant and once a gas station. The building was built in 1909 and operated as a saloon and pub over the years. In 1957, it opened up as "Quail Canyon Inn" and served travelers and tourists who stopped along their way to or from the newly built (1955) Chesbro Dam and spillway.
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Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: not very exciting
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rust unsafe flooring air quality
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Great views of Chesbro Reservoir when the water level isn't low.
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gloves towelettes thick sole shoes, watch for nails
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The Quail Canyon Inn has been a landmark on Oak Glen Ave. in Morgan Hill for more than 60 years. Ranchers, Contractors, and Motorcycle Enthusiasts alike, have been patronizing the quaint old tavern since the 1940s, when you could purchase both a hamburger and gallon of gas, each for under 25 cents. On August 31, 2005, a fire consumed 75% of the old structure and put Quail owner's Ray & Geogia, temporarily out of business. ---------- During a visit to the Quail, Cigar "Skidmark" Charlie noticed a loose board on the front of the building. Upon closer inspection, he saw a piece of old newspaper which was apparently used as insulation. After carefully peeling the page from within the wall cavity, he discovered that the newspaper was dated 1909.
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Initial plans to remodeling the building were completed along with the addition of a kitchen, accomodations for dining, and enhanced views of the lake, but the plans have been put on hold indefinitely. Maybe never even to be rebuilt at all.
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The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location.
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Coolness |
10 / 10 |
Content Quality |
10 / 10 |
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 5/15/2008 10:27 PM.
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on May 15 08 at 22:27, Emperor Wang validated this location on May 15 08 at 22:27, Emperor Wang updated the main picture on Apr 18 08 at 6:37, cambrianguy changed the following: Status on Oct 24 07 at 14:47, Emperor Wang validated this location on Oct 24 07 at 6:41, cambrianguy updated gallery picture 6 on Oct 24 07 at 6:41, cambrianguy updated gallery picture 5 on Oct 24 07 at 6:40, cambrianguy updated gallery picture 4 on Oct 24 07 at 6:38, cambrianguy updated gallery picture 3 on Oct 24 07 at 6:38, cambrianguy updated gallery picture 2 on Oct 24 07 at 6:38, cambrianguy updated gallery picture 1
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