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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXNH_shaft-drill-core_Nevada-City-CA.html
Experimental vertical shaft 5' in diameter to 1125' depth thru serpentine and gabbro at Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine, Grass Valley. Machinery invented by J.B. Newsom. Greatest drilled footage - 21' in three days. Core weight 11-tons. Donated to Nevada…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXFR_reliance-hose-company-no-3_Grass-Valley-CA.html
This building, housingReliance Hose Co. No. 3Since 1891, is hereby markedfor preservation, thus honoringThe Volunteer Fire Departmentof Grass ValleyMarch 26, 1988 100th Anniversary ofManzanita Parlor No. 29Native Daughters of the Golden West
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXEN_discovery-of-gold-at-gold-hill_Grass-Valley-CA.html
The tablet commemorates thediscovery of gold-bearing quartz
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXEF_n-c-n-g-r-r_Grass-Valley-CA.html
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad ran from here 5 miles N. to Nevada City and 17 miles S. to Colfax. Built 1874-76 by John F. Kidder whose home is N.E. corner. Depot and shops were 50 yards N. Rails removed 1942. Sarah, widow of builder was firs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWUL_binkelmann-brewery_Grass-Valley-CA.html
Born in Wurtenburg, Germany on January 2, 1828, David Binkelmann came to Grass Valley in 1853, after only a year as a new immigrant in New York. He mined for a time on Wolf Creek, then worked in a bakery. He became a renter of the business , but a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWTR_madison-lodge-no-23-f-a-m_Grass-Valley-CA.html
Madison Lodge #23 was established under dispensation from the Grand Lodge of California on May 4th 1852. Its permanent charter was issued on May 5th 1853. Madison Lodge held its first two meetings at the old Columbus School on the present site of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWTI_columbiad-cannon-1850_Grass-Valley-CA.html
Last on duty at Fort Point on San Francisco Bay. Grass Valley Women's Improvement Club arranged with the U.S. War Department for donation to be placed in City Square, now Dow Alexander Park. Transferred from Benicia Arsenal to here in 1911. Only k…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWTF_washington-brewery_Grass-Valley-CA.html
Founded in 1858 by John Frank the brewery operated until prohibition. The ownership remains in the Frank family to the present time.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWLO_williams-stationery-store_Grass-Valley-CA.html
This building is known as "The Brick Store of Silvester and Salaman", it was built in 1854 and completed it 1855 by Henry Silvester and Abraham Salaman. It is both the first and oldest original brick (and stone) building in Grass Valley and the se…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWLB_loutzenheiser-pharmacy-building_Grass-Valley-CA.html
Operated by pioneer druggist William Loutzenheiser (1824-1805) and son, John G. (1861-1929.) The pharmacy began here in a wooden building in 1851. The structure gave way to the present brick edifice in the fall of 1855. William was a member of …
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