Coloma’s Largest Brick Store

(Site of)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

1. Coloma’s Largest Brick Store Marker

Inscription. A large brick building measuring 50 feet by 65 feet, was built here in 1856. Two older frame structures were demolished and were sorely missed by the “old-timers” of that day. The brick for this store probably came from a brickyard 2 miles south of here. The store was demolished in 1877 by Robert Chalmers; he used the brick at the Vineyard House and then leased this ground to Chinese miners.

Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 47.973′ N, 120° 53.402′ W. Marker was in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. It was on State Highway 49, on the right when traveling south. Site and marker are located within the bounderies of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in the Sierra Nevada,

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It was also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it was in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Kane House (a few steps from this marker); Site of Virginia Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Sierra Nevada House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Bell's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Wells Fargo Express and Banking Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Coloma (within shouting distance of this marker); Papini House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Coloma Livery Stables (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.

Other markers no longer nearby. Odd Fellows Hall (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Site of Sierra Nevada House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Robert Bell's Store (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. The marker has been removed and replaced by a different marker.

Regarding Coloma’s Largest Brick Store. Also see: The Sierra Nevada House marker and all nearby markers for additional information

Coloma’s Largest Brick Store Site and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008

2. Coloma’s Largest Brick Store Site and Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,769 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.