Guidebook
NO. 142 STUDEBAKER'S SHOP (SITE OF) - This shop was built in the early 1850s. The front part housed a blacksmith shop operated by Ollis and Hinds, and John Mohler Studebaker rented a part of the rear. Here he had a bench and sort of woodworking shop where he repaired and worked on wagon wheels and the like. A little later he began to make wheelbarrows for the miners' use. He became engaged in the making of ammunition wagons for the Union Army - from that grew his extensive wagon and carriage business and, eventually, the automobile business.
Location
543 Main St, Placerville
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Notes
The picture below shows that the private plaque is located in front of 541 Main Street, Placerville.
CHL No. 142 Studebaker's Shop Site Private Plaque
CHL No. 142 Studebaker's Shop Site