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Time Zone
Pacific
Latitude/Longitude
39.26° /-121.01°
Today's Forecast
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HIGH: 61
LOW: 39
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Nevada City has hard times to thank for its well-preserved historic area. When the Empire Mine in nearby Grass Valley closed in 1956, there were precious few funds available to "improve" the community, and almost all the old buildings were spared any sort of "urban renewal." As a result, the town has a warm, authentic look about it, and an extensive central district steeped in history. Stop by Firehouse #1 Museum, an elaborate concoction of Victorian gingerbread, to see displays that include an introduction to the culture of the local Maidu, the American Indians who were displaced by the onrush of miners; relics of the Donner Party; and items taken from the Joss house (or "house of gods"), central to the Chinese portion of town as it stood in the 1880s.
The Firehouse #1 Museum is located at 214 Main Street in Nevada City, and operated by the Nevada County Historical Society. Hours of operation vary seasonally; call 530-265-5468 for details.
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