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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13C9_c-soracco-company_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Established in 1869 by Carlo Soracco, the store and adjoining residence were copied from similar buildings in Genoa, Italy. Carlo's son, Frank, one of Amador County's leading citizens, became proprietor in 1894. C. Soracco Co. was a major supplier…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13BX_sutter-creek-jail_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
The jail was built in 1908 to replace the original jail that was destroyed by a fire started when an unidentified inmate set his mattress on fire and burned to death. Sutter Creek and Amador County shared the cost of the new cement jail built by t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUA9_135-amelia-street_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Parish House of old Trinity EpiscopalChurch. Circa late 1880's. Church built 1890.Home of Frank & Cathie Cunha.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTZ6_new-chicago_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Subdivision for the Grover MineAppox. 50 mines north to PlymouthPeerless, California, New London
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTZ5_treasure-mine_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Owned by the Treasure Mining Company of San Francisco. Founded prior to 1867. Sometimes called the Hazard Mine. Shaft reached 3030' on the incline with winzes. Was connected to the Bunker Hill Mine to the south at the 1600; level. Produced $1,000,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTZ4_bunker-hill-mine_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
The mine was first worked as the Rancheria Mine in 1853. Was renamed the South Mayflower in 1893. It was organized in 1899 as the Bunker Hill Consolidated Mine and operated till 1922, producing $5,154,382 in gold. The shaft reached 3440' on an inc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTYT_south-spring-hill-mine_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Founded in 1851 working continuously till 1893. Purchased by Keystone Company in 1920 and connected to it. Closed in 1942. Contained 3 shafts: South Spring Hill 1200', Tallisman 600', and Medean at 600' deep. Produced $1,092,472 from 1888-1902.Amador
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTYS_lincoln-mine_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Founded in 1851 as Amador #2. Renamed the Union Mine and finally the Lincoln Mine by new owner Leland Stanford. Worked until 1924, producing $2 million. Consolidated with Wildman- Mahoney Mines. Foundations and dump remain.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTYR_old-eureka-mine_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Founded in early 1850's by Alvinza Hayward, owner of the Badger and Wolverine Mines. Earned $65,000 a month, reaching a depth of 2,250 in late 1800's. Shaft sunk to 3,500 feet in 1916. In 1924 was purchased by Central Eureka Company. Closed in 194…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSG5_lincoln-mine_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
First (1851) quartz mine & mill in Sutter Creek on Amador Road. Leland Stanford financier, politician and benefactor controlled this mine (1859-1872). Under Supt. R. C. Downs it proved a bonanza, aided Stanford to join the builders of the Central …
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