The historic brick Herrick Building and the adjacent “Hangman’s Tree” bar are in the process of being lovingly rebuilt by the owners, the Taylors. Their action saved them from an attempt by the City of Placerville to have them torn…
Category: Gold Country History
When Placerville Knew How to Party
Some time ago Steve Crandell, who owns Steve Crandell, Historic Prints on Main Street in Placerville, came across an interesting old advertising poster for an event in Placerville. “When I saw it I knew I had to have it,” said…
The Man Who Discovered the Gold
On top of a hill in Coloma, I’m told, lies the grave of the man who discovered the gold. James Marshall’s his name and his fame has spread wide, although the attempted his secret to hide. A sawmill he built…
Cornish Bring Mining Technology to Gold Fields
Every year since its founding in 1991, the California Cornish Cousins has an annual gathering to celebrate the group’s Cornish heritage. In the past few years the cousins have gathered at Grass Valley, Sonora and Soulsbyville, Nevada City and Paso…