Fiddletown’s History: a Boomtown during the Gold Rush

Henry Yee, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

A more upkept area by the museum, but still has that dusty and old paper-like scent in the air. This particular room is seen after you walk through the main entrance. The bottles and misc. Items on the shelves are items that are sold by the apothecary. (Henry Yee)

Another speaker that went to the school describes his feelings and his connections with the place. He describes his friendships with other Asians that had settled in the area and how hard it was in that era. (Henry Yee)

The bedroom of one of the inhabitants, the newspapers on the walls were a choice by the original inhabitants (before the museum) to insulate the walls to keep in heat. (Henry Yee)

The Fiddletown School House from outside, repainted, but still has a signature bell on the top of the school. The school is built on a hill, leading to the left side of the school (seen when facing directly at the door straight) has stilts on it, balancing the building. (Henry Yee)

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Henry Yee

Henry Yee

Henry Yee is a freshman at Granite Bay High school. This is his first year on the Gazette staff.

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