The Peter L. Traver Building
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member heringermr
N 38° 08.270 W 120° 27.916
10S E 722142 N 4224143
California Registered Historical Landmark #466
Waymark Code: WM2KF7
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/15/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Marky
Views: 20

Constructed by Peter L. Traver in 1856, this is the oldest stone building in Murphys. Its iron shutters and sand on the roof protected it from the fires of 1859, 1874, and 1893. It served as a general store, a Wells Fargo office, and later a garage.
Marker Number: 466.00

Marker Name: THE PETER L. TRAVER BUILDING

County: Calaveras

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 07/03/1983

Location:
470 Main St, Murphys


Website: Not listed

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