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Colton Hall Museum

Pacific St btwn Madison and Jefferson Sts, Monterey, CA 93940
831 646 5648
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Ranked #36 of 67 attractions in Monterey
4.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: Built in 1849 to serve as a public school and town meeting hall, this historic building is now a museum open for public touring.
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“Unexpected treasure”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

I got there almost by mistake. I was looking for something to do and I started reading signs on the road...and in few minutes I found myself super curious of Monterey's History. On the path in front of the building there are several important events that caracterized Monterey and California History, but when you get upstairs in the building it... More

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“Interesting bit of California history”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

I stopped through here while walking on the Path of Monterey History Tour. What a very nice surprise to learn that this was where the California constitution was written and signed. More

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“don't miss this terrific old building”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2010
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Colton Hall is an historic gem. This was where the first California constitution was drawn up and ratified in 1849. The hall is laid out as it may have looked in 1849 there are long tables littered with copies of the actual amendments that were ratified. It is like stepping back in time. The docent that was there that day... More

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