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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTPA_downieville-brewery_Alleghany-CA.html
The Bosch Brewery, as it was also know is believed to be the first brewery in Downieville. Mr. Borge was the original builder and operator in 1854. In 1856 he sold it to Scamman, Shultz and Rapp. They sold it to Ferdinand Bosch in 1858.
Bosch c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTIW_downieville-museum_Alleghany-CA.html
Main Marker:One of the first buildings in Downieville, built in 1852 this stone building was originally known as the Old Slate Store. The walls of this building are made entirely of flat rocks laid horizontally. It was first used as a Chinese stor…
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Downieville, County Seat of Sierra County, was founded in 1849 upon discovery of gold near the confluence of the North Yuba and Downie Rivers. First called The Forks, it was renamed Downieville after Major Downie, who is said to have offered to th…
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In the Fall of 1853 a miner known as "Muntz" knifed and fatally wounded "Baltimore Jack" over a game of cards in Forest City. Muntz was taken to Downieville and held upstairs in the Craycroft Building for want of a jail. The next day a Forest City…
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Center Marker:In honor of ourmembers who haveserved in theArmed Forces oftheir county
Downieville ParlorNo. 92Native Sons of theGolden WestMarker on left:Dedicated to the many American soldiers who have loyally served in the Armed Forces of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTG7_hirshfeldter-building_Alleghany-CA.html
This fireproof stone structure was built by E. Hirshfeldter shortly after the Downieville fire of February 19, 1852. It is an excellent example of California Gold Rush architecture. From its inception, it was used as a hardware store utilizing a f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTFW_cannon-point-california-volunteers-memorial_Alleghany-CA.html
DedicatedTo the memory ofCompany K————————-6th RegimentCalifornia VolunteersMay 27, 1863 - May 27, 1931
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTFV_sierra-county-california_Alleghany-CA.html
California gained statehood on September 8, 1850. It did so comprised of 27 counties with this area a part of Yuba County.
"The disadvantages of belonging to Yuba County were early felt; Marysville was too distant and a county government locate…