United States Main Street, Placerville, CA

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Karen Schmautz

These are the Catchup and Mustard buildings which were originally the police department and the fire department, Now, owned by the city and are under repair,

These are the Catchup and Mustard buildings which were originally the police department and the fire department, Now, owned by the city and are under repair,

Karen Schmautz

24mm1sf/6ISO 400
Old fashioned Barber Shop owned by a man called Bowtie.

Old fashioned Barber Shop owned by a man called Bowtie.

Karen Schmautz

28mm1sf/4ISO 400
Placerville blocks off the streets for many celebrations, including Halloween, where the children can go into the local business and pick up some candy.

Placerville blocks off the streets for many celebrations, including Halloween, where the children can go into the local business and pick up some candy.

Karen Schmautz

56mm1sf/5ISO 320
Free stagecoach rides from Thanksgiving thru Christmas on the weekends.

Free stagecoach rides from Thanksgiving thru Christmas on the weekends.

Karen Schmautz

60mm1sf/7ISO 6400
Inside Placerville Hardware you can find pretty much anything you need. It is the oldest hardware store in the west,

Inside Placerville Hardware you can find pretty much anything you need. It is the oldest hardware store in the west,

Karen Schmautz

18mm1sf/5ISO 1600
The oldest Hardware store in the west and still operates as a family business. Everyone in town knows that if you can't find a particular piece of hardware at the Home Depot or other store, you can undoubtedly find it here. It has great history and worth the stop.

The oldest Hardware store in the west and still operates as a family business. Everyone in town knows that if you can't find a particular piece of hardware at the Home Depot or other store, you can undoubtedly find it here. It has great history and worth the stop.

Karen Schmautz

24mm1sf/8ISO 400
Thomas Kincade was born and raised in Placerville and many of his paintings reflect actual buildings and homes in Placerville.

Thomas Kincade was born and raised in Placerville and many of his paintings reflect actual buildings and homes in Placerville.

Karen Schmautz

50mm1sf/8ISO 800
The old Soda Works built around a cave dug deep into the hillside

The old Soda Works built around a cave dug deep into the hillside

Karen Schmautz

27mm1sf/7ISO 400
The most iconic place in Placerville is the Bell tower, which was erected in the early days of Placerville as a place to call the volunteer firemen when there was a fire. The original wooden structure was replaced with a metal one but remains a place for gathering during festivals and other Placerville festivities.

The most iconic place in Placerville is the Bell tower, which was erected in the early days of Placerville as a place to call the volunteer firemen when there was a fire. The original wooden structure was replaced with a metal one but remains a place for gathering during festivals and other Placerville festivities.

Karen Schmautz

24mm1sf/8ISO 800
The Cary House which is the original hotel in Placerville and is purported to be haunted.

The Cary House which is the original hotel in Placerville and is purported to be haunted.

Karen Schmautz

24mm1sf/8ISO 800
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This is a very friendly town used to visitors from all over the country. However, it is a place of business for many small business owners who are trying to make a living. No large corporate businesses are allowed on Main Street Placerville. These businesses are all family owned.
About this spot
This town was created during the early days of the California Gold rush in the 1840's. Gold was discovered approximately 12 miles from Placerville and Placerville became known as Old Dry Diggin's and the county seat. The name was changed to Hangtown due to three men being found guilty of horse thievery and were hung. The name was later changed to Placerville.

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