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2. Mark Hopkins Hotel - Wikipedia

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   Mining engineer and hotel investor George D. Smith purchased the Nob Hill site, removed the Art Association building, and began construction of a luxury hotel. The San Francisco architectural firm Weeks and Day designed the 19-story hotel, a combination of French château and Spanish ornamentation. The Hotel Mark Hopkins opened on December 4 ...

3. Gold Country - Wikipedia

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   Gold was first discovered in this town in 1850. The area under the town was so rich in gold that they moved the town to get to the gold. [3] Marysville was a transportation hub for gold to be shipped out to San Francisco. Millions of dollars in gold came through Marysville, one of the biggest cities in California at the time. [11]

4. Alvinza Hayward - Wikipedia

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   Alvinza Hayward (1821 – February 14, 1904) was an American mine-owner, capitalist, businessman, and financier. He was a well-known gold mining millionaire who made his fortune during the California Gold Rush. [1] He lived in the San Francisco Bay Area.

5. Occidental Hotel - Wikipedia

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   The hotel was damaged in the earthquake, and it was immediately evacuated. The ensuing fire that destroyed much of San Francisco also claimed the Occidental, and the remaining structure soon was demolished. Salvage estimators valued the earthquake-damaged hotel before the fire at $285,000 and after the fire at $15,000, a loss of $270,000. [19]

6. Almaden Quicksilver County Park - Wikipedia

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   Almaden Quicksilver County Park is a 4,163 acres (17 km 2) park that includes the grounds of former mercury ("quicksilver") mines adjacent to south San Jose, California, USA. The park's elevation varies greatly: the most used entrances (on the east side of the park) are less than 600 feet (183 m) above sea level , while the highest point in the ...

7. List of San Francisco Designated Landmarks - Wikipedia

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   Within Golden Gate Park, and part of San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department: 176 Cadillac Hotel (San Francisco, California) 366–394 Eddy Street January 6, 1985 177 First Congregational Church: 432 Mason Street March 1, 1985 178 Mission Turn Hall: 3543 18th Street March 1, 1985 179 Beach Chalet: 100 Great Highway: February 22, 1985 180