Fire of 1854 - Mokelumne Hill, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 38° 18.123 W 120° 42.343
10S E 700615 N 4241819
A plaque about a fire in Mokelumne Hill.
Waymark Code: WMAFPD
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member ucdvicky
Views: 4

"This site. Sturges store and gregories on Main St were the only building left in town. The fire started at Levinsons canvas store. Volunteer hose company tried, but water was shut off at resevoir. Burner 1846."
Type of Structure: Private Building

Fire Date: 01/01/1854

Structure status: Plaque

Cause of Fire:
Unknown


Documentation of the fire: [Web Link]

Other: Not listed

Construction Date: Not listed

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