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CONTACT INFORMATION

David Townsend *
Special Events Coordinator, California State Parks - Sierra Gold Sector
10791 East Empire Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945 USA
530.273.8522 phone 1
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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Keywords: Arched Windows ; Greenhouses; Staircases - Exterior Staircases; Underground

General Notes: updated 1.6.25 bd

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Building Materials: Stone

Ownership: state

Verified: 1/25/2026

Location Details

Empire Mine State Historic Park (SHP)

United States / Grass Valley, California
Location ID: #1954

State historic park is the site of one of the oldest and largest gold mines in California. There are eight miles of trails for hiking and bike riding. Well maintained mining complex. Stone commercial structures.
Brick & stone mansions with peaked and shingled roofs.

Location Category:

  • AGRICULTURAL - *;
  • AGRICULTURAL - Flowers / Landscape Plants;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - *;
  • CITIES, TOWNS & PUBLIC SPACES - Western / Mining / Ghost Towns;
  • GARDENS - *;
  • GARDENS - Arboretum / Botanical;
  • GARDENS - English / French Country;
  • HOUSES - *;
  • HOUSES - Mansions / Estates;
  • MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL - *;
  • MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL - Mines / Quarry / Quarries / Gravel Pits;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks
 
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