LA Times April 11, 1966

The third fire in a week in tiny Pioneertown in Yucca Valley burned actor Jack Bailey’s Golden Stallion restaurant to the ground after an employee fell asleep smoking, causing more than $50,000 damage, officials reported. Friday a $45,000 fire destroyed the Red Dog Saloon a block of the street, and a third fire last Monday caused $3,500 damage. Officials said the fires were apparently unrelated.

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  • The Los Angeles Times
  • April 11, 1966

Posted: October 8, 2025

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  • General Mercantile 
    General Mercantile 

    • Everyday 9am-9pm

    53626 Mane st Pioneertown Ca 92268

    The General Mercantile is an interesting and unique family friendly tchotchke shop that offers Pioneertown souvenirs, western wear, jewelry, oddities, gag gifts, magic, crystals and more! The General Mercantile is also the place to check in for the Pioneertown Corrals camping and for inquiring about filming permits.