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Home California Calaveras County County Murphys The Peter L. Traver Building

The Peter L. Traver Building

470 Main St, Murphys, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 38° 8' 15.8496", -120° 27' 56.5056"
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Constructed by Peter L. Traver in 1856, this is the oldest stone building in Murphys. Its iron shutters and sand on the roof protected it from the fires of 1859, 1874, and 1893. It served as a general store, a Wells Fargo office, and later a garage.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
The Peter L. Traver Building Historical Marker Location Map, Murphys, California Map