Almaden in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Camp Mt. Madonna
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2012
1. Camp Mt. Madonna Marker
At New Almaden
During the Depression (1933-1942) and after most mining activity had ceased, New Almaden once again gave jobs, hope and future to young men through a program created by Franklin D. Roosevelt called the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was a group of hearty young men who provided community services such as fire fighting, road construction, and building construction. In return they received experience, money and an education.
Artist Freidolin Kessler lived among the men in New Almaden and chronicled their experiences through his art. Visit the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum to view a series of Kessler prints from Camp Mt. Madonna at New Almaden.
[Photo caption:]
In 1933, Mt. Madonna CCC Camp Co. 739 moved from the Santa Cruz Mountains near Gilroy to English Camp, where the Army Corps of Engineers had built barracks originally intended for a vocational school.
Erected by New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 37° 10.736′ N, 121° 50.359′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of English Town (within shouting distance of this marker); English Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); English Camp School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Yellow Kid (about 700 feet away); The “Main Tunnel” (approx. 0.2 miles away); Day Tunnel (approx. ¼ mile away); Mining Operations (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rossi Retort (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.
Additional keywords. Civilian Conservation Corps
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2012
2. Camp Mt. Madonna Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 921 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
