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Vintage California Historical Landmark Sign

About the Item

Interesting vintage California highway sign for Adobe Rios-Caledonia. This is a California historical landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. It is an adobe dwelling built in 1835 located in San Miguel, California, in San Luis Obispo County. Cream steel sign with dark brown lettering and graphics. Huge scale at 6 feet wide and 5 feet tall. Very good condition. Rare piece of California history.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1853318241032

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