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The Constitution is rarely removed from its temperature and humidity-controlled vault.
It was signed in 1849 and a second constitution was signed 30 years later following a constitutional convention.
There have been more than 500 amendments in the years since.
The state archives open house is this Saturday in Sacramento. Admission is free.
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