Empire Mine
Also known as Empire Mine State Historic Park
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About the district
Empire Mine was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 9, 1977. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the state level. The district takes in 15 historic buildings. The listing covers 777 acres. We have four old views of it, on this page.
What it isState historic park in Grass Valley, California, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 98 MB · National Archives↗1975 to today
- 1975Built
- 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2012
The site of the historic Empire Mine, now a state historic park - 2026On the Register for 49 years
4 old views of Empire Mine
Postcards and photographs from Grass Valley’s archive whose captions name it, from 2012. Tap one to see it full screen.
2012
2012
2012Finding Empire Mine
Southeast of Grass Valley at 338 E. Empire St., in Grass Valley, CA
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Empire Mine
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Empire Mine
Is Empire Mine on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 9, 1977 (Register number 77000318).
Is Empire Mine a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Empire Mine?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Are there old photos of Empire Mine?
Yes: four old views are on this page.
Where can I read the history of Empire Mine?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 98 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123860129 · Wikidata · old views from Grass Valley’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.