 The resort declined in popularity in the mid 1880s, and rebranded itself to appeal to lower-income people.In 1938, the main building was destroyed in a landslide although the bar/restaurant, small cabins and the swimming pool stayed open, despite another fire in March 1957, until about 1979.In 1960, Pacific Gas and Electric began operation of their 11-megawatt geothermal electric plant at the Geysers.