SITE OF FIRST U.S. BRANCH MINT IN CALIFORNIA

Historical Landmark

Description:
The first United States branch mint in San Francisco was authorized by Congress July 3, 1852 and opened for operation April 3, 1854. Dr. L. A. Birdsall was the first superintendent, J. Huston, first minter, and A. Haraszthy, first assayer.

Registration Date: 3/29/1933

Location:
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco

Directions:
608-610 Commercial St near Montgomery, San Francisco

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