Altaville Foundry & Machine Works - Angels Camp, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 04.775 W 120° 33.306
10S E 714439 N 4217467
The ruins of the Altaville Foundry & Machine Works in Angels Camp, CA.
Waymark Code: WM7A12
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2009
Views: 4
A plaque at the site reads: " Altaville Foundry & Machine Works
Founded by J.M. Wooster — Est. 1854 — Is the site of the longest running continuously operated foundry west of the Mississippi River. All quartz machinery needed for the numerous mines surrounding the Altaville, Angels Camp area was cast here. It was previously known as Altaville Foundry and Machine Works, Calavaras Iron & Steel Co., and lastly California Electric Steel Co. Previous owners: D.D. Demarest & T.H. Fullen, 1860, Lawrence Monte Verde & Demarest Family 1892, Lawrence Monte Verde Family 1928."
Type: Ruin
Fee: 0
Hours: Not listed
Related URL: Not listed
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