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Main Street Murphys

Could be the coolest small town in America

Murphys, originally Murphys New Diggings then Murphy’s Camp, is an unincorporated village located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Calaveras County, California.

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All Images Copyright © 2019 Robert Mittenmaier

the spice tin
dea antique plumbing
the murphys library
the murphys historic hotel
moon alley candles
murphys red barn

The Making of Moon Alley Candles

All images Copyright © 2019 Robert Mittenmaier

Built in the late 1800s, this is the oldest wooden structure in Murphys. Originally a lumber company’s office, today it is occupied by Moon Alley Candles.

making moon alley candles 1
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About Murphys, California

Murphys, originally Murphys New Diggings then Murphy’s Camp, is an unincorporated village located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Calaveras County, California, United States. One of the richest strikes of the gold rush, the main street today is lined with over two dozen wine tasting rooms and surrounded by local vineyards. The town is popular among tourists from all over Northern California, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. Dubbed the “Napa of the Sierras,” Murphys is one of the most affluent communities in Calaveras County. Learn more

Where is Murphys?

About Robert Mittenmaier

Robert Mittenmaier is an American artist who paints with acrylic on Masonite. His work includes early American race cars, vintage Ferraris and, more recently, street scenes and historic buildings in his hometown of Murphys, California. Learn more

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