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Western Headquarters of Russell, Majors, and Waddell
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By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 18, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Western Headquarters of Russell, Majors, and Waddell Marker | | |
Inscription. This was the site of the western business headquarters of Russell, Majors, and Waddell -- founders, owners, and operators of the Pony Express, 1860-1861. The firm's main office was in Leavenworth, Kansas. W.W. Finney was the western representative in San Francisco.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 696
Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Society of California Pioneers, April 1, 1960.
Erected 1960 by California State Park Commission. (Marker Number 696.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail marker series.
Location. 37° 47.699′ N, 122° 24.2′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. Marker is at the intersection of Montgomery Street and Merchant Street, on the right when traveling south on Montgomery Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Montgomery Street, San Francisco CA 94111, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Commander John B. Montgomery's Landing Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Pony Express (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First U.S. Branch Mint (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Bummer and Lazarus (about 300 feet away); Hudson's Bay Company (about 300 feet away); "The Family" (about 300 feet away); The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (about 300 feet away); First Jewish Religious Services (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in San Francisco.| | | | 
By Photocopy Of Microfilm Of Newspaper, May 21, 1860 | |
| | | 2. Pony Express Ad (Sacramento Union, May 21, 1860, p. 4) | | This ad in the Sacramento Union (click on picture for a better view) advertises delivery of messages from San Francisco to New York in eight days by the Pony Express of the "Central Overland California and Pike's Peak Express". As noted, "Letters will be received at San Francisco until 4 o'clock P.M. each day of departure. Office, Alta Telegraph Office, 153 Montgomery Street, corner Merchant Street." | | |
Also see . . . The Founders. XPHomestation.com's overview of Russell, Majors, and Waddell - the founders of the Pony Express. (Submitted on August 1, 2010.)
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By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 18, 2010 | |
| | | 3. Western Headquarters of Russell, Majors, and Waddell Marker - Wide View | | The marker is visible here, mounted to a low cement base, in the shadows at the corner of the HSBC Bank building. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on July 30, 2010. This page has been viewed 659 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. 3. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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