San Luis Obispo County CA Archives Photo Place.....Pozo Saloon, Pozo 
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  POZO SALOON Pozo, California

History and Description:

In 1967, the former sheriff of San Luis Obispo County, Paul Merrick, reopened
the Pozo Saloon after it had been closed for 47 years.  It was purchased and
then significant alterations were made:  the addition of a window on the east
wall, the opening of a small store in the sideroom which contains the original
bar, and the addition of another bar in the main room.  This bar was originally
located in the Cosmopolitan Hotel in San Luis Obispo.  It was later stored in
the Santa Maria area where it was purchased by Mr. Merrick.

The first owners were Garcia and Lascarno (c. 1865). They later sold it to
Herrero in 1870, and in 1898, the saloon was purchased by Mr. Arebalo.  In this
time period the town of Pozo seemed quite prosperous with a population of 200,
but with the advance of new modes of transportation, Pozo's use as a rest stop
was no longer necessary.  This is reflected in the present population of 28.

The saloon is now the only commercial structure in the town.

The main bar room dimensions are approximately 30' x 20' x 12'.  The main entry
is in the center of the south wall, with a window on each side of the door. 
Entering through the door, a person faces the bar which runs the length of the
north wall.  To the right is a small circular table with chairs and a
wood-burning stove.  To the left is a piano, a doorway to the small sideroom,
which is used as a store, and many historical clippings garnishing the wall.
Hanging from the center of the wood ceiling is a kerosene lamp which is still
used from time to time.

The exterior is constructed from redwood.  The original wooden sidewalk and a
hitching post still remain.  The largest part of the front facade is covered by
a cotton wood tree.  This building can truly be considered a historical landmark
of San Luis Obispo County.

Sources:
Paul Merrick, Owner of the Pozo Saloon Telegram Tribune. May 8, 1967


Additional Comments:
Extracted from

Discovering San Luis Obispo County
by
Carleton M. Winslow

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