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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18CZ_randolph-jewelers_Placerville-CA.html
The oldest jewelry storeIn the WestEstablished 1852
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18CY_davis-and-roy-news-depot-shelley-inch-building-placerville-news-company_Placerville-CA.html
Fisher's Oasis Coffee House and Wadsworth's Chicago Dining Saloon occupied this site from 1851- 1855. In 1853 F.A. Bee, founder of the Placerville Herald, printed his short-lived newspaper here. Early pioneer doctors, Harvey and Sholer and busines…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18CX_j-wonderly-house-n-c-fassett-groceries-provisions-burn-mcbride-lofty-lous-yarn-shop_Placerville-CA.html
Boarders and guests of the Cedar Ravine House that once stood two doors up the street purchased groceries and provisions here from 1853 to 1856. Proprietor N.C. Fassett sold a variety of goods from beans to brandy, candy to coffee, lard to lead, m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18CW_the-forum-caf-union-hotel-united-states-trio-hall-the-forum-caf-the-blue-bell-caf_Placerville-CA.html
Saloons and gambling halls provided the main form of entertainment for miners during the gold rush. One of Old Hangtown's largest gaming halls, The United States Trio, once stood on this site. Owner and entrepreneur, Benjamin Nickerson, first enga…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13BR_swift-berry_Placerville-CA.html
Born Nebraska 1887. Educated Biltmore Forest School, North Carolina. Began career 1908 in California with U.S.F.S.Major U.S. Army A.E.F. 1917 - 1919General ManagerMichigan California Lumber Co. 1925 - 1949California State Senator 1952 - 1960We sal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13BQ_placerville-pony-express_Placerville-CA.html
Gold Rush town and Western Terminus of the Placerville - Carson Road to the Comstock. Placerville was a relay station of the Central Overland Pony Express, April 4, 1860 - June 30, 1861. Here on April 4, 1860 the first east-bound pony rider, Willi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13BP_three-unfortunates-hanged_Placerville-CA.html
"Somewhere here lie the remains of the three unfortunates hanged in late 1849 from the oak tree in the feed corral after fair trial by the vigilantes. This incident changed the name of Dry Diggins to Hangtown. Let us not judge them too harshly …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZXX_emmanuel-church_Placerville-CA.html
Built in 1855, this is the oldest Episcopal church building in the state. It was later purchased and used by the Methodists. James Marshall's funeral services were held here in 1885. The Church remains a popular site for weddings. Contact the Park…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZGK_the-smith-flat-house_Placerville-CA.html
A hotel originally built in 1853 with substantial additions including a blacksmith shop in 1863. In the cellar is the famous opening to the Blue Lead Mine. Known early as "3 Mile House" the building has served as a stage coach stop, general mercha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSCJ_bee-bennett-house_Placerville-CA.html
One of the oldest preserved homes of Placerville (Old Hangtown) originally built in 1853 by Col. Fred A. Bee, pioneer merchant, and enlarged in 1889 by Judge Marcus P. Bennett, early jurist, retaining redwood ornate paneling woodwork and fireplace…
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