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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7YI_coloma-breweries_Coloma-CA.html
In the 1850's and 1860's Coloma had two breweries - the El Dorado and the Coloma - between Brewery Street and the river. An 1853 advertisement in Coloma's newspaper stated: "Mr. Joseph Wellman would respectfully inform traders, hotelkeepers and th…
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"The principle street of Coloma was alive with crowds of moving men, passing and repassing, laughing, talking, and all appearing in the best of humor. It was a scene that no other country could ever imitate." from "A California Journal" by Char…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7XF_colomas-largest-brick-store_Coloma-CA.html
A large brick building measuring 50 feet by 65 feet, was built here in 1856. Two older frame structures were demolished and were sorely missed by the "old-timers" of that day. The brick for this store probably came from a brickyard 2 miles south o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7WK_sierra-nevada-house_Coloma-CA.html
The Sierra Nevada House was a handsome two-story building with many windows and a broad balcony. Here guests could always expect fine hospitality, suburb food, excellent ballroom music, fine carriages and comfortable beds. It was opened by Robert …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7WB_sutter-mill-timbers_Coloma-CA.html
John Sutter's mill was not used after 1850 and it deteriorated rapidly. The flood of 1862 destroyed the above ground remains of the structure. In 1924 the original mill site was located and the mill monument was built. Major excavations in 1947 fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7VY_robert-bells-store_Coloma-CA.html
Most of Coloma's buildings were wooden, but some were were made of brick or stone to resist fire. This one, known as "Bells Brick Store," was a general merchandise store that also sold feed and grain. The U.S. Post Office was located in this build…
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