About the Casa Grande [See on Map] Once a private mine manager's residence, this Federal Revival-style brick building now houses a museum that tells the story of the entire National Historic Landmark New Almaden Quicksilver Mine District. The 1855 building now sits in a 4,000-acre county park that commemorates a significant part of Californian history, including the impact and importance of the Gold Rush on the local economy. Casa Grande received a grant, which is being used to restore the exterior of the building, including window and door reconstruction and replacement of...
Recently submitted by jo, South Bay neighbor of Casa Grande I've lived as Casa Grande's neighbor for the last 25 years. The house has been many venues but now the public owns her. It's time for the "Casa" to find her "Grande" again so we all can enjoy and...
