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Hart - Valley of the Sacramento
Description:
PC0002 Image no. 140. Rocklin granite quarry 23 miles from Sacramento
Photographer/artist:
Alfred A. Hart
Date taken:
1860s
Photo location:
Sacramento Rocklin Granite Quarry
Type:
photo
Subject:
Transcontinental Railroad Construction
County:
Source:
Stanford Collection
References:
Contributor:
Stanford Libraries
Notes:
Original image is 3.8 MB.
Image at Stanford site
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Importance of the Rocklin Quarry granite to Truckee
. Truckee rebuilt its roundhouse using Rocklin granite in the walls of the roundhouse to make it more fire proof. HCS 1/16/2022
Rights:
NOT FOR SALE; research only
Identifier:
AAH0064
Serial Number:
2118
Donation:
Alfred A. Hart Collection (AAH) collection (#34)
