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Laborfest: New Almaden Quicksilver Mine Tour | |
Date | Saturday July 26 |
Time | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Location Details | |
Meet at the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum Casa Grande, 21350 Almaden Road, San José, CA 95120 |
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Event Type | Other |
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New Almaden Quicksilver Mine - Labor History Tour
By special arrangement with Santa Clara County Parks, the tour will emphasize economic and labor history, and will cover the considerable distances between sites by van. Where did the San Jose Mercury News get its name? From the New Almaden Quicksilver Mine south of San José which during its heyday was the richest and most productive mercury mine in the United States. Named for the once-famous mercury mine in Almadén, Spain, mining operations near San José began in 1845 after Mexican Army Captain Andrés Castillero discovered the red cinnabar rock that Ohlone Native Americans were using to make paint. In addition to formidable mining equipment such as the great rotary furnace, the mine developed two separate residential areas – English Camp for the Cornish miners, and Spanish Camp for miners brought from Mexico and Chile. Tickets: $15, must be purchased in advance Box lunch included Total tickets limited to 18 Please purchase it early To make your reservation: By e-mail to the San José Peace & Justice Center: coordinator [at] sanjosepeace.org or call 408-297-2299. We will contact you to confirm your reservation. Then mail or deliver a check ($15 per person) to the San José Peace & Justice Center, 48 South 7th Street, San José, CA 95112. For more info: call SJ Peace & Justice Center 408-297-2299 or call LaborFest - (415) 642-8066 For info on the museum, call Quicksilver Mining Museum: (408) 323-1107 Direction: From Highway 85 take the Almaden Expressway exit south 4.5 miles to Almaden Road. Turn right and proceed 2.5 miles west to the town of New Almaden. Casa Grande (and the museum) will be on your left. From Highway 880 take 101 south to 280 north (toward San Francisco). Exit 280 at Hwy. 87 (Guadalupe Parkway) south. Exit Hwy. 87 at Almaden Expressway south (to the right). Proceed about 8 miles to Almaden Road. Turn right and proceed 2.5 miles to the town of New Almaden. Endorsed by South Bay Labor Council, San Jose City College Labor Studies, San Jose Peace & Justice Center See also: http://www.southbaylabor.org/ http://www.sjcc.edu/academics/departments/labor-studies http://sanjosepeace.org/ http://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/Pages/Almaden-Quicksilver-Mining-Museum.aspx http://www.laborfest.net/2014/Documents/NewAlmadenTour.htm http://www.laborfest.net/2014/2014schedule.htm
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§New Almaden Quicksilver Mine Labor History Tour
21350 Almaden Road
San Jose, CA 95120
Named for the once-famous mercury mine in Almaden, Spain, mining operations near San Jose began in 1845 after Mexican Army Captain Andres Castillero discovered the red cinnabar rock that Ohlone Native Americans were using to make paint. In addition to formidable mining equipment such as the great rotary furnace, the mine developed two separate residential areas- English Camp for the Cornish miners, and Spanish Camp for miners brought from Mexico and Chile.
By special arrangement with Santa Clara County Parks, the tour will emphasize economic and labor history, will include contributions from LaborFest, and will cover the considerable distances between sights by van.
This event is sponsored by San Jose Peace and Justice Center
San Jose, CA 95120
Named for the once-famous mercury mine in Almaden, Spain, mining operations near San Jose began in 1845 after Mexican Army Captain Andres Castillero discovered the red cinnabar rock that Ohlone Native Americans were using to make paint. In addition to formidable mining equipment such as the great rotary furnace, the mine developed two separate residential areas- English Camp for the Cornish miners, and Spanish Camp for miners brought from Mexico and Chile.
By special arrangement with Santa Clara County Parks, the tour will emphasize economic and labor history, will include contributions from LaborFest, and will cover the considerable distances between sights by van.
This event is sponsored by San Jose Peace and Justice Center
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