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U. S. Mint San Francisco Stereoview, c1868 [173249]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
U. S. Mint San Francisco Stereoview, c1868    [173249]
SOLD
150.00USD+ (37.50) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2023 Dec 09 @ 11:20UTC-8 : PST/AKDT

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Rare stereo view card produced by American Scenery showing The Old Granite Lady The United States Branch Mint in San Francisco. In 1867, Mint officials agreed to purchase land at the corner of Fifth and Mission Streets in San Francisco to expand operations. Construction was completed in 1868, though revisions were through 1874. Where the first Mint consisted of only 6,000 square feet, the new and improved structure was 73,221 square feet. Hailed as the "Granite Lady," it got its name for its massive two-story structure built out of granite to handle the heavy minting equipment. This second building remained in operation for 63 years. San Francisco California Franklin Collection