7 Mile House Celebrates Their 164th Anniversary
A survivor of two pandemics, 7 Mile House will ring in its 164th year in business this coming Saturday, February 5. The 7 Mile House building first opened as a toll gate in 1858, eventually transitioning into a mile house four years later. In the 19th century, mile houses acted as rest points for travelers. Horses could take a break, have a drink of water and food, and travelers could repair their stagecoaches, spend the night, or purchase sundry goods.
7 Mile House has lived many lives since its inception. After its time as a mile house, the building was a brothel, and then it housed illegal gambling and bootlegging. The business has witnessed incredible points in San Francisco and Brisbane’s history. In the mid 20th century until today, 7 Mile House was a neighborhood watering hole and restaurant. The business has changed hands multiple times since the 1800s, but in 2004 it found an owner that took it to a whole new level.
Vanessa Garcia transformed 7 Mile House from a seedy bar to a destination for live music, sports, and excellent Filipino and American cuisine. She also recognized the value in the history of the building, becoming caretaker of its stories. She documents the history of 7 Mile House in her book: See You at the 7: Stories from the Bay Area’s Last Original Mile House.
At 164 years old, every anniversary is a big deal. To celebrate, 7 Mile House will have several festivities this Saturday.
Here is the program:
11:30 am– Free adobo and rice bowls for first 200 guests (one per person, take out only)
12 pm – 7 Mile House history talk by Vanessa Garcia, which will be in-person and live-streamed on social media platforms
2 pm– First 100 customers to dine in or order take out will get a free anniversary t-shirt when they present the anniversary announcement on their phone
We hope to see you there! I’ve had just about everything on their menu and can say that I’ve always had a great experience! Ron
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Whether you’re contemplating a move from or to Brisbane, San Francisco, or San Mateo County, we remain highly attuned to your needs from the moment we meet until we’ve closed the contract in your favor.
Our region has a reputation for having rough seas, but we have 50+ years of collective experience, and we know the way. We’ve also sold more than 500 properties and charted many courses to success during our long history. We’ll leverage our expertise to ensure that you get to safe harbor quickly, with no shortage of the good kind of adventure.
A real estate professional since 1987, Ron Davis is consistently ranked among the top 2% of Realtors® nationwide. Born and raised in San Francisco, he has a comprehensive knowledge of what the Bay Area’s different cities and neighborhoods have to offer. Ron specializes in residential sales of all kinds, including investment properties, short sales, and REO assets. He is also adept at handling the often delicate, complex sale of a loved one’s estate after they have moved on, and he makes the process as stress-free as possible.
Ron discovered the importance of homeownership at the age of 21 when he and his wife bought their first home in Brisbane, on the southeastern San Francisco border. His mechanical background — he studied aircraft maintenance at John O’Connell Tech in San Francisco — and extensive experience with remodeling, designing, and building homes enable Ron to offer clients expert advice on new construction and remodeling projects. He also holds a Graduate, Realtors® Institute (GRI) designation, recognized as the gold standard for real estate professionalism and knowledge.
A resident of Brisbane, Ron is actively involved in his community and making it a better place to live. He has served on the board of directors of the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce and was recognized as Brisbane’s Citizen of the Year in 1998. He is an active board member of the local Lions Club and has received the Lions Club’s International Melvin Jones Humanitarian Award for his contributions to the community.
In his free time, you’ll find Ron scuba diving, playing drums, making wine with his wife, and hosting Coffee to Close, a podcast featuring notable members of the Brisbane community. Ron loves to travel and has visited more than 25 countries, which he credits for giving him a greater understanding of peoples and cultures. Ron also has a U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license and enjoys boating on the San Francisco Bay.
Whether you’re contemplating a move from or to Brisbane, San Francisco, or San Mateo County, we remain highly attuned to your needs from the moment we meet until we’ve closed the contract in your favor.
Our region has a reputation for having rough seas, but we have 50+ years of collective experience, and we know the way. We’ve also sold more than 500 properties and charted many courses to success during our long history. We’ll leverage our expertise to ensure that you get to safe harbor quickly, with no shortage of the good kind of adventure.
A real estate professional since 1987, Ron Davis is consistently ranked among the top 2% of Realtors® nationwide. Born and raised in San Francisco, he has a comprehensive knowledge of what the Bay Area’s different cities and neighborhoods have to offer. Ron specializes in residential sales of all kinds, including investment properties, short sales, and REO assets. He is also adept at handling the often delicate, complex sale of a loved one’s estate after they have moved on, and he makes the process as stress-free as possible.
Ron discovered the importance of homeownership at the age of 21 when he and his wife bought their first home in Brisbane, on the southeastern San Francisco border. His mechanical background — he studied aircraft maintenance at John O’Connell Tech in San Francisco — and extensive experience with remodeling, designing, and building homes enable Ron to offer clients expert advice on new construction and remodeling projects. He also holds a Graduate, Realtors® Institute (GRI) designation, recognized as the gold standard for real estate professionalism and knowledge.
A resident of Brisbane, Ron is actively involved in his community and making it a better place to live. He has served on the board of directors of the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce and was recognized as Brisbane’s Citizen of the Year in 1998. He is an active board member of the local Lions Club and has received the Lions Club’s International Melvin Jones Humanitarian Award for his contributions to the community.
In his free time, you’ll find Ron scuba diving, playing drums, making wine with his wife, and hosting Coffee to Close, a podcast featuring notable members of the Brisbane community. Ron loves to travel and has visited more than 25 countries, which he credits for giving him a greater understanding of peoples and cultures. Ron also has a U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license and enjoys boating on the San Francisco Bay.