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Angels Camp in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

A. Brosemer Building

1889

 
 
A. Brosemer Building Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 24, 2009
1. A. Brosemer Building Marker
Inscription.
Andrew Brosemer followed his
childhood sweetheart, Elizabeth Huberty,
from Belgium. She came with her family
from Luxembourg to Calaveras County
in 1886 to join her uncle who had
homesteaded a ranch in the 1850’s.
Andrew properly courted and married her.
Their eight children were all born in Angels
Camp. He was with the Utica Mining Company
July 24, 1986
1986 Architectural Award
Calaveras Historical Society

Sept. 7, 1986
Dedicated to
Andrew Brosemer

 
Erected 1986 by Calaveras County Historical Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceNotable BuildingsSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 24, 1854.
 
Location. 38° 4.155′ N, 120° 32.386′ W. Marker is in Angels Camp, California, in Calaveras County. Marker is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1263/1265 South Main Street, Angels Camp CA 95222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Claussen’s Corner
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Angels Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Angels Camp (about 300 feet away); Chinatown (about 300 feet away); Utica Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); Mark Twain (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angels Camp.
 
Regarding A. Brosemer Building. As stated in the Angels Camp Walking Tour Brochure: In 1860 this building was a dry goods-mercantile. It was the first store in town to do business on a cash basis. Previous to this, all customers had accounts.
 
Additional commentary.
1. Andrew Brosemer
Je suis de la famille belge de Andrew Brosemer.
Je cherche des renseignements sur lui et la date exacte de sa mort qui n'est reprise nulle; part.
Andrew était le frère de mon grand-père maternel.

Merci pour renseignements
Michel Coppee-Brosemer

Editor's Note: I regret we are not the best source for genealogical research. We recommend you contact the Calaveras County Historical Society, http://www.calaverascohistorical.com/visit/research.html
Thank
A. Brosemer Building image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 24, 2009
2. A. Brosemer Building
Marker can be seen to the left of the right entrance door.
you,
~Kevin
    — Submitted January 18, 2010, by Michel Coppee of 6860 Léglise, Belgique.
 
Relief at Top of Building image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 24, 2009
3. Relief at Top of Building
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,676 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

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