Capital Saloon - Mariposa, CA
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bluesnote
N 37° 29.065 W 119° 57.906
11S E 237829 N 4152742
One of many historical markers in downtown Mariposa.
Waymark Code: WM15RF1
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2022
Views: 2
The plaque says, "Rebuilt of brick in 1867, one year after the devastating Mariposa fire, Joseph H. Miller's Capital Saloon also saw duty as the Mariposa Post Office. Miller served as Postmaster until his death in 1887. Daughter-in-law Lucy Miller severed as Postmistress from 1887-1909.
After 1909, the building's varied history included a soda shop and later a saloon-barbershop combination. The 1867 bar is still here in its original location."
Type of Structure: Private Building
Other: N/A
Construction Date: 01/01/1867
Fire Date: 01/01/1866
Structure status: Plaque
Cause of Fire:
Unknown
Documentation of the fire: [Web Link]
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