History of the Tavern
est. 1886
The
Cold Spring Tavern was built in the 1860's as a way station
to serve the travelers on the new "turnpike" over
the San Marcos pass that was constructed by Chinese laborers
to ease transportation over the mountains. Passengers boarded
stagecoaches that were very uncomfortable and they endured
dangerous roads and the inevitable highwayman to make the
trip over the pass. It was a time in our history that was
both hazardous and romantic. The danger has long since passed
but the romanticism has been carefully preserved and can still
be found at the Tavern.
