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Almaden in New Almaden in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Site of Reduction Works

 
 
Site of Reduction Works Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 17, 2018
1. Site of Reduction Works Marker
Inscription. Established in 1846, the Scott Furnace introduced here in 1874 revolutionized the quicksilver industry. Mine office located in 1850 in existing adobe building. Telephone installed 1878. Electric lights in 1890.
 
Erected by New Almaden Historical Society. (Marker Number 2.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
 
Location. 37° 10.45′ N, 121° 49.458′ W. Marker is in New Almaden, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Almaden. Marker is on Almaden Way near Almaden Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Jose CA 95120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of First Mining Operation in California (here, next to this marker); Hard Rock Miners (a few steps from this marker); Patrick Tillman (a few steps from this marker); Site of First Mining in California (a few steps from this marker); Hacienda Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bell Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Vichy Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hacienda Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Almaden.
 
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This marker is located on a short section of road joining Almaden Road to Bertram Road.
 
Site of Reduction Works Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 17, 2018
2. Site of Reduction Works Marker
The marker is on the right.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.

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