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California State Mining and Mineral Museum
California State Mining and Mineral Museum Review
Displays on gold-rush history here include a faux hard-rock mine shaft, a miniature stamp mill, and a 13-pound chunk of crystallized gold. This is one of scores of California state parks that may be shuttered due to the budget situation.
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