De Luca House - Julian, CA
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N 33° 04.666 W 116° 36.063
11S E 537236 N 3659979
One of many historical markers in Julian.
Waymark Code: WMPCX6
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2015
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The plaque says, "Frank Antonio De Luca, Italian immigrant, naturalized 1872 at Memphis, TN. and wife, Florence, created this small house, typical of Julian, in 1897 from a studless rough plank cabin built in 1893 by miner C.L. Barnett. De Luca came here in 1889, age 42, and became a leading merchant, grubstaker of gold miners and an astute trader in land. He, other businessmen and farmers organized the first apple day celebration Oct. 9, 1909. Childless Florence retired to San Diego when Frank died in 1925, age 77. She died there in 1945, age 90."
Group that erected the marker: Julian Historical Society.
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Julian, CA, USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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