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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P1U_r-street-bridge_Sacramento-CA.html
R Street formed the boundary of a levee system that surrounded Sacramento. It also served as the base of operations for the State's first rail line, the Sacramento Valley Railroad. The line was designed by Theodore Judah, who also became the engin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P16_4th-avenue-wayne-hultgren-light-rail-station_Sacramento-CA.html
In 1975 Wayne Hultgren founded the Modern Transit Society of Sacramento to promote public transit as an alternative to the automobile and to alleviate congestion and air pollution. Under his determined leadership, the Modern Transit Society organi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DTR_u-s-s-sacramento-1964_Sacramento-CA.html
Constructed during the early years of the Vietnam War, she was commissioned as a "Combat Supply and Auxiliary Support Ship" (AEO-1). At 793' and 53,000 tons, she is by far the largest ship in the U.S. Fleet to be named "Sacramento." With a crew of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BSV_uss-california-bell-memorial_Sacramento-CA.html
(Left Side of Base Holding Bell)Only battleshipbuilt on thePacific CoastLaunched atMare IslandNavy YardNov. 20, 1919 Ship's belldedicated andrung for thelast time byGovernorEarl WarrenOct. 27, 1949 (Right Side of Base Holding Bell):World War…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ASM_pioneer-hall_Sacramento-CA.html
Constructed in 1868. Headquarters of Sacramento Society of California Pioneers Founded 1854Sacramento Pioneer Foundation Incorporated 1966 Plaque dedicated April 19, 1967 by Sacramento Historic Landmarks CommissionRededicated June 30, 1988
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ASL_sacramento-pioneers-society_Sacramento-CA.html
The Pioneer Hall was built in 1868 as headquarters of the Sacramento Society of California Pioneers, which was organized February 6, 1853. It has been owned and cared for since its construction by the California Pioneer Association, descendants of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14SA_sa-cumn-e-plaza_Sacramento-CA.html
Sa' Cumn'e means "Big House" in the Miwok LanguageAnd was an early name for the Sacramento areaThis plaza is dedicated to the Native Americanswho walked this land before us and inspire currentgenerations to carry forth their traditions. From Pl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13RD_sutterville-brewery_Sacramento-CA.html
Site of a two story brick building built for Robert H. Vance of San Francisco in 1853. One of five brick structures erected that year, it was first occupied as a store. Almost coincident with the founding of Camp Union in 1861, it was taken over b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13RC_lady-adams-building_Sacramento-CA.html
Built in 1852 by the Lady Adams Mercantile Co.; named after the brig which brought the partners around the horn. She has survived fires, flood, and being lifted one story. She has served merchants, bankers, and as a "rooming house". And has been f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1252_the-firemans-plot_Sacramento-CA.html
"First in Dangerand Always Ready" This inscription, engraved on a silver trumpet presented to Engine Company No. 3 in 1853, a token of appreciation, perhaps best describes Sacramento's gallant volunteer fire department as a whole. As almost…
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