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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A5V_westminster-presbyterian-church_Sacramento-CA.html
Has Been Placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A4Y_rocks-to-rockets_Rancho-Cordova-CA.html
The moon room is the link between space exploration and Prairie City
SVRA. This area was once home to the world's largest site for rocket
engine development. This three story underground bunker was built to
protect scientists during testing of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM260M_spencer-hoofed-animal-complex_Sacramento-CA.html
This complex of hoofed animal exhibits is dedicated in memory ofAnthony A. "Hank" Spencer
Zoo Superintendent - 1942 - 1972
"Hank's" dedication to the Sacramento Zoo provided numerous improvements during his 30 year tenure. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25ID_california-veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Sacramento-CA.html
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25IC_sacramento-purple-heart-memorial_Sacramento-CA.html
Purple Heart Memorial front:
My Stone Is Red For The Blood They Shed
The Medal I Bear Is My Country's Way
To Show They Care If I Could Be Seen
By All Mankind Maybe Peace Will Come In My Lifetime
Purple Heart Memorial top:
"You Have Ne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2530_sacramento-river-waterfront_Sacramento-CA.html
Display 1Before 1848, the Sacramento River waterfront, behind you, was quiet and occupied by few people. New arrivals during the Gold Rush transformed the waterfront rapidly, turning it into a chaotic transportation hub crowded with goods and free…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM252Y_sacramentos-early-waterfront_Sacramento-CA.html
John Sutter, a central figure in California's gold rush and Sacramento's early development, would hardly recognize his embarcadero today. Located just north of the present I Street bridge, Sutter's landing in 1848 was little more than a three-hund…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24YU_civil-war-memorial-plaque-a-war-memorial_Sacramento-CA.html
In grateful memory
of the brave men
from California
who served
gallantly in War,
1861 - 1865. This
memorial plaque
is dedicated one
hundred years
later in tribute
to their sacrifices.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24XN_first-transcontinental-railroad-groundbreaking-site_Sacramento-CA.html
You are standing where the First Transcontinental Railroad in America had its western origin, at Front and K Streets in Sacramento.
On January 8, 1863, prominent citizens and railroad founders gathers here for a groundbreaking ceremony to begin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24XL_pioneer-park_Sacramento-CA.html
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Sacramento property owners often adorned their buildings with cast-iron columns like these to embellish their structures and refine the city's overall appearance. If you look closely, a decorative column may feature information about wh…