Sierra Mercantile and Hotel Building West Point, CA

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Stock #: 771991
Type: Postcard
Era: Chrome
City: West Point
State: California (CA)
County: Calaveras
Publisher: Commercial Printers
Postmark: 1971 Jan-25
PM City: West Point
PM State: CA
Stamp: 6c
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
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West Point, in California's Mother lode, was founded by Kit Carson. Burned down twice-was rebuilt. Became townsite in 1878. In 1949, Vince Bueno purchased the Sierra Mercantile and Hotel Building pictured here. Mining-Logging were principal industries-now retirement area,. Is well known for good fishing and hunting.

From the Darlene Thorne Collection

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