James H. Dakin designed the 1850 Gothic Revival statehouse; the cast iron fence was added 1854-55. It served as the Capitol until occupied by Union forces during the Civil War. The interior...
Road to the 19th AmendmentLegislators debated passing Federal and State Suffrage Amendments here in 1920. Suffragists held a public rally in support of the 19th Amendment.
Saw Mill River DaylightingThe River in Context The Watershed A watershed is the land, hills and slopes that drain rainfall to a river. The Saw Mill River watershed (marked in green on the...
In loving memory of our sonDaniel A. FeinbergSubmitted by @lampbane
Built in 1911 as a caretaker's cottageSubmitted by @lampbane
Founder's Fund FinalistThe Garden Club of America2014Submitted by @lampbane
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COLTON HALL. IN THIS BUILDING FROM SEPTEMBER 1 TO OCTOBER 13, 1849 ASSĖMBLED THE CONVENTION WHICH DRAFTED THE CONSTITUTION UNDER WHICH CALIFORNIA WAS ADMITTED TO/STATEHOOD, - SEPTEMBER 9,...
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These plaques stand just 10' apart. One commemorating the lost Cherokee settlement & another marking the location of the first meeting of a group of masons. The juxtaposition is its own statement...