Wells Fargo Express Company Building!

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Wells Fargo Express Company Building
Landmark #140 Tuolumne County Visited: June 27, 2015 Plaque?  NO. 🙁
What is it? The run-down remains of the old Wells Fargo building in Chinese Camp!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: This building, erected in 1849 by the Walkerly brothers, was subsequently owned by the Morris brothers. It housed a general merchandise store in connection with the office of Adams Express Company, predecessor of Wells Fargo & Company. The original express agents were Sol Miller, C. W. H. Solinsky, and the Morris brothers.

OTHER TIDBITS: Did you know that Wells Fargo was founded by Henry Wells and William Fargo in 1852 to provide mail and gold transportation services for miners? They put the “Rush” in “Gold Rush!”
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Volunteer with the Tuolumne County Historical Society!
  • Become a member of the Knights of Columbus!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
SW corner of Main St and Solinsky Alley
Chinese Camp, CA 95327

ANNOTATIONS:
Solinsky Alley doesn’t have a sign marking it, but this landmark is only 200 feet west of the Chinese Camp landmark, which you can see from Highway 120!

From Los Angeles: ~319mi (514km) — 5.4hrs
From Sacramento: ~98mi (158km) — 1.7hrs
From San Diego: ~438mi (705km) — 7.3hrs
From San Francisco: ~126mi (203km) — 2.1hrs
When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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