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Custom House

Monterey State Historic Park, Custom House Plaza, between Scott and Decatur Sts, Monterey, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 36' 11.7972", -121° 53' 39.3936"
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Commodore John Drake Sloat raised the American flag over this building on July 7, 1846 to signal the passing of California from Mexican to American rule. Restored through the efforts of the Native Sons of the Golden West with the assistance of the people of California.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
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