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

The Heinsdorff Bakery

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 7, 2009

1. The Heinsdorff Bakery Marker

Inscription. In 1862, tinsmith Louis Robinson constructed this brick and stone building to replace his original frame store which was destroyed in the fire of August 20, 1859. In 1869 it became a bakery and store, a use it was to have over the next 40 years. The first baker was Adam Magers, who operated it until his death in 1874. Shortly thereafter John Heinsdorff took over its operation, and then John L. March from 1883 to 1888. The property was then purchased by Horace Edson Thorpe; after his death in 1900 it was operated by his children until sold to Fred and Emil Schwoerer in 1909. The deteriorated building was purchased and restored by Isabelle Bishop Dibble in the 1950s, and is presently owned by Edward and Francis Barnsley, who have completed the restoration.
Monument Erected by
Native Sons of the Golden West
Chispa Parlor 139 Incorporated
Dedicated March 18th, 1995 by
Fred Codoni, Grand President

Erected 1995 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Chispa Parlor 139.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 38° 8.274′ N, 120° 27.99′

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W. Marker is in Murphys, California, in Calaveras County. It is on Main Street near Algiers Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 466A Main Street, Murphys CA 95247, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 marker: Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); E Clampus Vitus (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of E.C.V. Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Compere Store (about 300 feet away); William Gordon Huff (about 300 feet away); Maj. James D. Savage (about 300 feet away); John Murphy (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named E Clampus Vitus (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murphys.

More about this marker. The marker is on the south side of the building, accessible in the immediately adjacent courtyard.

Regarding The Heinsdorff Bakery. The building is currently an antiques store.

The Heinsdorff Bakery (now Murphys Antiques), constructed 1862 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 7, 2009

2. The Heinsdorff Bakery (now Murphys Antiques), constructed 1862

The Heinsdorff Bakery Window image. Click for full size.

July 5, 2010

3. The Heinsdorff Bakery Window

Traces of the window signage can still be seen.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,447 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on July 13, 2010. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.