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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PO0_loomis-transcontinental-railroad_Loomis-CA.html
The western branch of the Transcontinental Railroad, the Central Pacific, laid track to this exact point on May 21, 1864.
The Central Pacific met its eastern counterpart, the Union Pacific Railroad, at Promontory Summit, Utah, on May 10, 1869.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PN7_loomis-town-hall_Loomis-CA.html
Built in 1918, as the Bank if Loomis this building replaced the Bank of Loomis across the street, which is now the Nelthorpe and Sons building. Through the years, it became the Bank of America, the Bank of California, and then the office of the So…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K21_the-lodge-at-sugar-bowl_Norden-CA.html
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William Wilson Wurster was the most "influential unknown architect in California." He designed many houses and buildings such as Ghirardelli Square, Cowell College at UC Santa Cruz, as well as other U.C. and Stanford University …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JTU_charlie-chaplins-gold-rush_Norden-CA.html
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Love - Excitement - Pathos - Humor. It's all in "The Gold Rush" which was filmed at Sugar Bowl (and Truckee).
"The Gold Rush," written, produced, directed, and starring Charlie Chaplin was one of Chaplin's most fam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JTT_the-magic-carpet_Norden-CA.html
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The ritual of arriving in early morning by train and taking the 15 minute ride in tractor drawn sleighs was in place for more than ten years after Sugar Bowl opened in 1939. It was the only way to get to Sugar Bowl. It was a cold ritual a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JSL_sugar-bowl_Norden-CA.html
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When Bill Klien, who would transform skiing himself, invited Hannes Schroll to Donner Summit from Yosemite in 1937, the ski industry was about to change. Hannes was a dare-devil champion skier whose yodels as he tore down mountains could …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JPV_veterans-memorial-hall_Auburn-CA.html
This property served as the Old Auburn Cemetery, established in the 1850's. About 1893, legislation permitted grave relocation to the Odd Fellows Cemetery, subsequently making possible creation of Sierra Park on these grounds. Agreement was reache…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JPK_marguerite-mine-quartz-rock_Auburn-CA.html
The quartz rock on site here at the Auburn depot came from "The Marquerite (sic) Mine" of AuburnDonated byDon RobinsonDon Robinson Sand & Gravel
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JOW_auburn-depot_Auburn-CA.html
The Auburn depot is the fourth depot constructed (1902) on this hill. The original depot was constructed in 1865 when the Transcontinental Railroad came through Auburn. It burned down and was replaced in 1870. The second depot was sold and replace…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JOV_auburn-depot_Auburn-CA.html
This building served the people of Auburn and Placer County for more than 90 years as both a passenger and freight station.
The railroad track adjacent to this historic building is the original route location for the transcontinental railroad.
T…