The County of El Dorado played several important roles in the creation of the 31st State in the Union, California. The most obvious one, of course, is the discovery of gold at Coloma, which started the great Gold Rush of…
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The Herrick Building and the “Hangman’s Tree” Bar – Placerville, California
The historic brick Herrick Building and the adjacent “Hangman’s Tree” bar are in the process of being lovingly rebuilt by the owners, the Taylors. Their action saved them from an attempt by the City of Placerville to have them torn…
When Placerville Knew How to Party
Some time ago Steve Crandell, who owns Steve Crandell, Historic Prints on Main Street in Placerville, came across an interesting old advertising poster for an event in Placerville. “When I saw it I knew I had to have it,” said…