Pioneertown Mane Street Historic District is a Western Vernacular landmark in Pioneertown, California, and a filming location for The Gene Autry Show (1950-1956), Annie Oakley (1954-1957) and Buffalo Bill, Jr. (1955-1956) among other productions. Built in 1946, it was designed by Dick Curtis, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and Russell Hayden (founding developers), and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: Mane Street, Pioneertown, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Morongo Basin, Pioneertown
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1317, SRC-1318, SRC-3300, SRC-4073 - Built in 1946
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1319, SRC-1320 - Designed by Dick Curtis, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and Russell Hayden (founding developers)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1319, SRC-1320 - Architectural style: Western Vernacular
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1317, SRC-1320 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1319, SRC-1321, SRC-3301 - Appeared in The Gene Autry Show (tv, 1950-1956)
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-4074, SRC-4361, SRC-3300, SRC-7374, SRC-7375, SRC-8757 - Appeared in Annie Oakley (tv, 1954-1957)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4074, SRC-4361, SRC-3301 - Appeared in Buffalo Bill, Jr. (tv, 1955-1956)
confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4074, SRC-3301, SRC-7376, SRC-7377 - Appeared in Cody of the Pony Express (movie, 1950)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4074, SRC-3301, SRC-7378 - Appeared in Ingrid Goes West (movie, 2017)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4074, SRC-3301, SRC-7379, SRC-7380 - Appeared in The Cisco Kid (tv, 1955-1956)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1319, SRC-1318, SRC-3301, SRC-3300, SRC-4074 - Appeared in Judge Roy Bean (tv, 1956)
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1319, SRC-1318, SRC-3301, SRC-3300, SRC-4074, SRC-7376 - Appeared in The Range Rider (tv, 1951-1953)
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1319, SRC-1318, SRC-3301, SRC-3300, SRC-4074, SRC-7376 - Appeared in Howling: New Moon Rising (movie, 1995)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3300, SRC-7378, SRC-4074, SRC-14427
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1317 — National Register of Historic Places Registration Form — Pioneertown Mane Street Historic District (NPS Form 10-900) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1318 — A Complete Guide to Visiting Pioneertown, California — Roads and Destinations (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1319 — Pioneertown Now Listed On National Register Of Historic Places — Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1320 — Pioneertown — Visit California (official California tourism) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1321 — National Register Historic District Listing — Friends of Pioneertown (Proposed Historic Mane Street Overlay) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14427 — Wikipedia — Howling: New Moon Rising (film article) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3300 — Wikipedia (English) — Pioneertown, California (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3301 — Coachella Valley Independent — CV History: Pioneertown (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4073 — discoverie.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4074 — visitpioneertown.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4361 — hollywoodreporter.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5414 — National Register of Historic Places listings in San Bernardino County, California – Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5415 — Pioneertown – Official Site: Top Things to Do on Mane Street (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5837 — Visit Pioneertown — official site (Tier 2, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7374 — Historic Pioneertown / Pioneertown Sun — Pioneertown History (Tier 3, local_history; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7375 — IMDb — The Gene Autry Show (TV Series 1950–1955) Filming & production locations (Tier 3, film_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7376 — Pioneertown: Old West Town Originally Built as a 1940s Movie Set (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7377 — Buffalo Bill, Jr. In Television Debut (Sullivan Tri County News, March 24, 1955) (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7378 — Pioneertown Movies – Films Shot In Pioneertown California (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7379 — Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace from "Ingrid Goes West" (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7380 — Pappy & Harriet's – Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8757 — GeneAutry.com (Gene Autry Entertainment) — Television: The First Show (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Mane Street open to the public 365 days a year; businesses typically open midday to sundown. Pioneertown Film Museum 10am–dark daily (weather permitting)
Admission: Free — open community, no admission fee to explore Mane Street; free parking
Frequently asked questions
Where was Annie Oakley filmed?
Pioneertown Mane Street Historic District, in Pioneertown, California, is a real-world filming location used for Annie Oakley. This property has also appeared on screen in Buffalo Bill, Jr., Cody of the Pony Express, Howling: New Moon Rising, Ingrid Goes West.
Where was Buffalo Bill, Jr. filmed?
Pioneertown Mane Street Historic District, in Pioneertown, California, is a real-world filming location used for Buffalo Bill, Jr.. This property has also appeared on screen in Annie Oakley, Cody of the Pony Express, Howling: New Moon Rising, Ingrid Goes West.
Where was Cody of the Pony Express filmed?
Pioneertown Mane Street Historic District, in Pioneertown, California, is a real-world filming location used for Cody of the Pony Express. This property has also appeared on screen in Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill, Jr., Howling: New Moon Rising, Ingrid Goes West.
Where was Howling: New Moon Rising filmed?
Pioneertown Mane Street Historic District, in Pioneertown, California, is a real-world filming location used for Howling: New Moon Rising. This property has also appeared on screen in Annie Oakley, Buffalo Bill, Jr., Cody of the Pony Express, Ingrid Goes West.
Can you visit Pioneertown Mane Street Historic District?
Yes — Pioneertown Mane Street Historic District is open to the public. Hours: Mane Street open to the public 365 days a year; businesses typically open midday to sundown. Pioneertown Film Museum 10am–dark daily (weather permitting). Admission: Free — open community, no admission fee to explore Mane Street; free parking.
Who designed Pioneertown Mane Street Historic District?
Pioneertown Mane Street Historic District was designed by Dick Curtis, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and Russell Hayden (founding developers).
Where is Pioneertown Mane Street Historic District located?
Pioneertown Mane Street Historic District is located in Pioneertown, California.