J. Monteverde General Store Museum - Sutter Creek, CA
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A plaque at the J. Monteverde General Store in Sutter Creek, CA.
Waymark Code: WMRTGN
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2016
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"Typical of old country stores at the turn of the century. Opened in 1898. Over its counter and from its shed, the Monteverde Family offered for sale all manner and description of merchandise. The emporium served as a meeting place for housewives, supplied audience for aspiring politicians and provided children with turns at penny candy counter. Rose Monteverde, last of the store’s owners, closed the doors in 1971. Title to building given to the city by will with wish to preserve early history of Sutter Creek. Opened to public as a museum, June 1992."
Group that erected the marker: Native Sons of the Golden West.
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Randolph Street and Boston Alley
Sutter Creek, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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