Mariposa California Downtown

by Debby Pueschel

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Mariposa California Downtown

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Debby Pueschel

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The sky was trying to decide if it would rain or snow. The sky was gorgeous and soon would be sinking over the mountains-sunset was approaching. Cars instead of horses now line the streets. Stores are open, selling their wares, to locals and visitors alike. Some buildings have small air conditioners cut into the wall to cool businesses during the oppressing heat. Though this quaint little town, first settled in 1849 he streets follow the original street grid laid out by John C. Fremont in 1850. Several disastrous early fires convinced settlers to rebuild with stone, brick and adobe.
Consequently, many of today’s existing structures in the historic downtown area of Mariposa were built by the late 1850s, with most of the remaining ones completed by 1900. Because they have always been in use, the old buildings haven’t had to be restored or recreated.

Featured in theses amazing groups:


*THE MEANDERING WANDERER 3-1-24
*COVERED BRIDGES AND HISTORICAL BUILDINGS 2-29-24

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February 28th, 2024

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