#0087 Site of First U.S. Branch Mint in California
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#0087 Site of First U.S. Branch Mint in California
Site information:
608-610 Commercial St near Montgomery, San FranciscoNothing remains of this site, as far as I know.
37.794211, -122.403627
Plaque information:
State plaquePlaque text:
Site of First U.S. Branch MintThe first United States branch mint in San Francisco was authorized by Congress July 3, 1852 and opened for operation April 3, 1854. Dr. L. A. Birdsall was the first superintendent, J. Huston, first minter, and A. Haraszthy, first assayer.
Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission with the cooperation of the Society of California Pioneers. Dedicated October 31, 1949.
Registered 3/29/1933