Sam Choy Brick Store

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Sam Choy Brick Store
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Sam Choy Brick Store
LocationBirds Way, Angels Camp, California
Coordinates 38°4′9″N120°32′18″W / 38.06917°N 120.53833°W / 38.06917; -120.53833 Coordinates: 38°4′9″N120°32′18″W / 38.06917°N 120.53833°W / 38.06917; -120.53833
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1860
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No. 84000759 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 20, 1984

The Sam Choy Brick Store, Angels Camp, California, is the only building remaining from a large Chinese settlement during the California gold rush. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

After it served as a general store, its owner sold it to Angels Camp for use as a jail. [1] The Sam Choy Brick Store is still owned by the city of Angels Camp. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Plaque on site.