Site of First U.S. Branch Mint
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frivlas
N 37° 47.654 W 122° 24.205
10S E 552524 N 4183152
A plaque on an old style building front seemingly set into a modern building.
Waymark Code: WMJET
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2006
Views: 33
The first United States branch mint in San Francisco was authorized by Congress July 3, 1852 and opened for operation April 3, 1854. Dr. L. A. Birdsall was the first superintendent, J. Huston, first minter, and A. Haraszthy, first assayer.
Today the building behind is occupied by a bank and a variety of other businesses.
Marker Number: 87.00
Marker Name: Site of First U.S. Branch Mint in California
County: San Francisco
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 10/31/1949
Location:
608-610 Commercial St near Montgomery, San Francisco
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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