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Griffith Quarry
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National Register of Historic Places

Griffith Quarry

Penryn’s first place on the National RegisterListed Oct 20, 1977; only 433 of California’s 2,865 listings are older
Listed 1977Penryn
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About Griffith Quarry

Griffith Quarry, at Taylor Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 20, 1977: the first place in Penryn to be listed. Only 433 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce and historic - non-aboriginal, at the state level. The listing covers 22 acres.

What it isPlace in California listed on National Register of Historic Places. 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 · 39 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Taylor Rd., Penryn · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Griffith QuarryStart here
  2. 2Griffith HouseGreek Revival · 0.3 mi on
Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BNewcastle Portuguese HallBuilding2 mi

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Questions about Griffith Quarry

Is Griffith Quarry on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 20, 1977 (Register number 77000322).

Is Griffith Quarry a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Folsom Powerhouse, 11.7 miles away.

Can you visit Griffith Quarry?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Griffith Quarry?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 39 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 123860398 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.