Preston School IONE CALIFORNIA Brass Coin Necklace Waterbury CT Accents Hallmark
RARE Preston School Necklace
The Preston School of Industry, also known as Preston Castle, was a reform school located in Ione, California, in Amador County. It was proposed by, and ultimately named after, state senator Edward Myers Preston. The cornerstone was laid in December 1890, and the institution was opened in June 1894 when seven wards (minors under the guardianship of the state, but not necessarily juvenile offenders) were transferred there from San Quentin State Prison. It is considered one of the oldest and best-known reform schools in the United States.
This pendant, which was made from a button, was made in Waterbury, Connecticut
Approx 1" in diameter.
This necklace is in great condition, with no notable damage, as shown in pictures.
The Preston School of Industry, also known as Preston Castle, was a reform school located in Ione, California, in Amador County. It was proposed by, and ultimately named after, state senator Edward Myers Preston. The cornerstone was laid in December 1890, and the institution was opened in June 1894 when seven wards (minors under the guardianship of the state, but not necessarily juvenile offenders) were transferred there from San Quentin State Prison. It is considered one of the oldest and best-known reform schools in the United States.
This pendant, which was made from a button, was made in Waterbury, Connecticut
Approx 1" in diameter.
This necklace is in great condition, with no notable damage, as shown in pictures.
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