Fremont Adobe - Mariposa, CA
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bluesnote
N 37° 29.059 W 119° 57.902
11S E 237834 N 4152731
This is one of many historical markers in the county seat town.
Waymark Code: WMJVVH
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2014
Views: 2
The plaque says, "The oldest building in Mariposa, and the only 3 story adobe building still in use in the state of California.
Erected in 1850 by Col. John C. Fremont and wife Jessie for Palmer Cook & Co., lease holders for the Mariposa Mine and Fremont’s agents. The original adobe was damaged by a major fire in 1866. The exterior walls on the south, east and north side were damaged but not destroyed. The owner, Louis Felbuch, rebuilt the damaged portions with fire proof brick. The three story adobe section in the rear held living quarters and storage. The building has also been used as Stahl Bros. Coffee Saloon and Bakery, Felbush Watch Maker, John Higman Dry Goods, Gordon’s Hotel and Mariposa Restaurant, Ingersol Rand Mining Machinery and Assay, and the Gold Coin Club and Restaurant."
Group that erected the marker: N/A
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
5021 California 140
Mariposa, CA UNited States
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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