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Sign at Entrance to Casa Grande
Photographer: Syd Whittle
Taken: May 13, 2006
Caption: Sign at Entrance to Casa Grande
Additional Description:
Welcome to
CASA GRANDE
This stately three story mansion was built in 1854 under the direction of Captain Henry Halleck, then director of the New Almaden Mine.
Casa Grande (large house) served as residence for a succession of mine officials and as a country weekend retreat for wealthy mine investors who often gathered to relax and discuss their extravagant business dealings.

After closing of mine operations at New Almaden, Casa Grande had a succession of private owners and served a number of purposes, including a tourist resort known as Club Alamden.
In 1997, Santa Clara County Parks purchased Casa Grande, dedicating the historic property to the residents of Santa Clara County by adding it to Almaden Quicksilver County Park.
Submitted: January 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
Database Locator Identification Number: p49022
File Size: 0.887 Megabytes

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