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

Prince-Garibardi Building

Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 20, 2006

1. Prince-Garibardi Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This structure was erected in 1852 by B. R. Prince and G. Garibardi for a general merchandise business. Improved in 1857 with living quarters on the second floor, it is still used for living and warehouse purposes.

Erected 1960 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with Princess Parlor No. 84, Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 735.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 38° 4.759′ N, 120° 33.25′ W. Marker is in Altaville, California, in Calaveras County. Marker is on South Main Street (State Highway 49) near Demarest Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on the building above the double doors on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 298 South Main Street, Altaville CA 95221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers.

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Altaville Foundry & Machine Works (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Giovanni Lavagnino (approx. ¼ mile away); Gold Furnace (approx. 0.4 miles away); Whim (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Monitor (approx. 0.4 miles away); Water Wheel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hogarth Stamp Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Hogarth Stamp Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away).

More about this marker. This site is a California Registered Historical Landmark (No. 735).

Also see . . .
1. Online Archive of California Prince-Garibardi Building. This is a vintage photo of the Prince-Garibardi Building (Submitted on September 4, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

2. Malakoff.com Prince-Garibardi Building. (Submitted on September 4, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Prince-Garibardi Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 20, 2006

2. Prince-Garibardi Building and Marker

Vintage Postcard of The Prince-Garibardi Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Commercial Printers, Stockton Ca.

3. Vintage Postcard of The Prince-Garibardi Building

Note: Historical Landmark sign posted on the right in this photograph has been relocated. The marker is above the door

Prince-Garibardi Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 20, 2006

4. Prince-Garibardi Building

Photographed By Roger Sturtevant, Photographer, April 5, 1934

5. Prince-Garibardi Building

Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS CAL,5-ALTA,1-

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,715 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 4, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on April 10, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.