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John G. North Collection, 1857-1869.
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Title:

John G. North Collection, 1857-1869

Creator/Contributor:

North, John G., creator

Abstract:

Business papers, receipts

Date:

1857 (issued)

Subject:

Shipbuilding -- California -- San Francisco

Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.
John G. North came to California in 1849 by ship. He opened North's Shipyard in San Francisco's Potrero District in 1860 and is credited with constructing some 236 hulls including the steamers Chrysopolis, Capitol, and Reform.
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Language:

English

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Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.