Stagecoach Inn, listed on the NRHP as Grand Union Hotel in Ventura County
The Stagecoach Inn is a historic hotel in Newbury Park, California, built in 1876 from quality redwood lumber and originally located about 200 yards north of its current site. The structure features a simple, rustic design with a porch and balcony wrapping around two sides, sturdy wooden construction, and retains the characteristic building style of the late 1800s.
The building was constructed in 1876 to mark the centennial of the United States and served as a stop for the Coast Stage Line from 1887 to 1901, where passengers could rest and collect mail. Over the decades it changed names and functions, from a military school to a gift shop, until the community moved the structure to its present location in 1965 to preserve it from demolition.
Originally named the Grand Union Hotel, this building served as a meeting place where travelers and locals gathered, especially in the barroom to socialize and share news. This function as a community gathering spot shaped early local life and demonstrates how important such inns were for connection in those times.
The inn is located at 51 South Ventura Park Road in Newbury Park and is open to visitors interested in learning about local history. Inside the building, a museum displays artifacts and stories from the past that offer insights into early community life.
A fire in 1970 severely damaged the building, but the community rebuilt it from the ground up and reopened it in 1976 for the nation's centennial celebration. This restoration through civic efforts and donations from community members shows how much the site matters to local heritage.
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