New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum - New Almaden, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 10.701 W 121° 49.180
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History museum detailing the mining history in South Santa Clara County.
Waymark Code: WM54R1
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2008
Views: 10
"One of the most significant buildings in New Almaden is La Casa Grande. It was built in 1854 as hotel, but became the home of the mine manager. It was purchased by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department in 1981. Today it houses the Quicksilver Mining Museum. The museum has exhibits on quicksilver mining as well as historical photographs and artifacts showing what life was like in the quicksilver mining towns. It has maps showing the huge network of mining tunnels. There were around 100 miles of tunnels. Some descended hundreds of feet below sea level. The museum is open from 10 am to 4 pm Friday-Sunday. Next to the museum is Club Almaden, an outdoor group picnic facility with catered meals." (
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Theme:
Mining history
Street Address:
21350 Almaden Road
New Almaden, CA 95042
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
10 am to 4 pm Friday-Sunday
Museum Size: Small
Food Court: Not Listed
Cost: Not Listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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