Camera Maker |
Canon |
Camera Model |
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
Aperture |
f/8 |
Color Space |
Uncalibrated |
Exposure Value |
0 EV |
Exposure Program |
Manual |
Exposure Time |
1/160 sec |
Flash |
No Flash |
Focal Length |
45 mm |
ISO |
100 |
Metering Mode |
Pattern |
Date/Time |
2010:02:05 14:24:33 |
Copyright |
© 2010 Jason O. Watson. All rights reserved. |
Orientation |
1: Normal (0 deg) |
Resolution Unit |
Inch |
X Resolution |
240 dots per ResolutionUnit |
Y Resolution |
240 dots per ResolutionUnit |
Compression |
Jpeg Compression |
Exposure Mode |
1 |
Keywords |
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Caption |
PLACERVILLE - Originally known as "Hangtown" Incorporated May 13, 1854
Established on banks of "Hangtown" Creek as rich mining camp in spring of 1848. Millions in gold were taken from its ravines and hills. Supply center for surrounding mining camps and transportation terminus for the famous Comstock Lode. John M. Studebaker, Mark Hopkins, Leland Stanford, Phillip Armour and Edwin Markham were among well known men who contributed to Placerville's early history. Also, "Snowshoe" John A. Thompson who carried from 60 to 80 pounds of mail on skis from Placerville over the Sierra to Carson Valley during winter months.
Historical Landmark No. 475
Tablet furnished by California Centennials Commission base by James W. Marshall Chapter No. 49, E Clampus Vitus |
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