Home of Lotta Crabtree
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heringermr
N 39° 12.980 W 121° 03.850
10S E 667122 N 4342568
A childhood home of Lotta Crabtree, one of the wealthiest and most beloved American entertainers of the late 19th century.
Waymark Code: WMGHFF
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2013
Views: 11
Lotta Crabtree was born in New York in 1847. In 1852-3 the gold fever brought her family to California. Several months after arriving in San Francisco, Mrs. Crabtree and Lotta went to Grass Valley and with Mr. Crabtree started a boarding house for miners. It was here that Lotta met Lola Montez, who taught her to sing and dance. In Scales, Plumas County, Lotta made her first public appearance, which led to a successful career on stage here and abroad.
Marker Number: 293.00
Marker Name: HOME OF LOTTA CRABTREE
County: Nevada
Has Official CA Plaque: no
Marker Dedication Date: 08/15/1938
Location:
238 Mill St, Grass Valley
Website: [Web Link]
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