Griffith Quarry
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Griffith Quarry | |
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View of the dig-site at Griffith Quarry | |
| Location | Penryn, California |
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| Coordinates | 38°51′4.07″N 121°9′51.98″W / 38.8511306°N 121.1644389°W |
| Area | 22 acres (8.9 ha) |
| Built | 1864 |
| Architect | Unknown |
| Architectural style | No style listed |
| NRHP Reference # | 77000322[1] |
| CHISL # | 885 |
| Added to NRHP | October 20, 1977 |
Griffith Quarry, a registered California Historical Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was a former granite quarry near Penryn, California.[2][3]
History
The quarry was established by Griffith Griffith, a native of Wales, in 1864. The quarry produced high-quality granite used to construct many buildings in San Francisco and Sacramento, including parts of the California State Capitol.[3] The 23 acres (9.3 ha) that surround the 2-story building, made of granite blocks, are the remains of the quarry and its polishing mill.[2] This mill was the first successful granite polishing mill in California.[3]
The office of the quarry is now the Griffith Quarry Museum that contains history about the site as well as other local history. Some of the original furniture of the Griffith Quarry is intact.[2]
See also
- California Historical Landmarks in Placer County, California
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Placer County, California
References
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- 1 2 3 "Griffith Quarry Museum". Placer County. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
- 1 2 3 "Griffith Quarry". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-10-11.
External links
- Official Griffith Quarry Museum website
- Penryn Granite Quarry — walks through Griffith Quarry — a collection of photos of the quarry.
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