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The Hitching Post Resturant - Casmalia, California. " World's Best Bar-B-Q Steaks.
Description
R eliable sources inform us that Paul Veglia and his family bought the business, then called the Casmalia Hotel, from H.H. Heller in 1920 . The hotel consisted of eleven single rooms, two showers, and a restroom, and the family moved into the back of the building where there were three bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, and a bathroom.
Oil and railroad booms were taking place near Casmalia at that time, and the workers frequently stayed at the hotel. Mrs. Veglia was a great Italian cook and she would prepare homestyle meals which she served family-style. In 1933 the liquor prohibition was repealed and the Veglia's received a liquor license for the bar. Ed Vail's guests and guests at the Marshallia Dude Ranch frequented the hotel as did Camp Cooke employees. For recreation and entertainment there were pool tables, player pianos, a card table, and a wood stove where everyone could gather and share stories. On many occasions the pool tables were pushed aside for dancing.
Paul Veglia passed away in 1932 and for the next nine years Mrs. Veglia continued to run the business. In 1942 she rented it out to Kit Carson (not the Kit Carson) who intended to open a barber shop and a room for gambling (which was illegal). When the county learned of his plans, a permit was not issued for both. His barber shop business only lasted about four months.
Contact
Administrative:
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- Casmalia CA
- US 93429
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- 805.937.6151
Registrant:
- Hitching Post Restaurant
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- Casmalia CA
- US 93429
