Sonora CA California Wells Fargo Building Chrome Postcard Used

The image is of the historic Wells, Fargo & Co. Express building located in Columbia, California.
The building was constructed of brick in 1858 after a fire destroyed the previous wooden structure.
It served as a crucial hub during the California Gold Rush era, offering banking, mail, freight, and stage services.
The distinctive cast-iron balcony grille on the second floor was shipped from Troy, New York, via mule train.
Today, the building is a museum within the Columbia State Historic Park, showcasing records and artifacts from 1852 onwards.

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