Historic Tower Bridge, Sacramento, California
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Folsom State Prison is a California State Prison located 20 miles nort...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. As of early 2013, Folsom Prison, one of America's most famous penal institutions (thanks to a song of that name performed by country singer Johnny Cash),... More
Art at the Oakwilde Ranch and Sculpture near Sacramento, California
After Stockton veterinarian Kresimir Luckars, a self-taught sculptor and metal artist, and mosaic artist Denise Mayfield purchased the park, artists begin to dot the property with outdoor art, and eventually in... More
View of Sacramento California's Old City Cemetery
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Established in 1849 with an initial donation of 10 acres by John Sutter, the famous local entrepreneur on whose land, up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, o... More
The Tower Bridge is a vertical lift bridge across the Sacramento River...
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Store in Locke, an unincorporated community in the Sacramento/San Joaq...
Also known as the Locke Historic District, it was established after a fire broke out in the Chinese section of nearby Walnut Grove. Chinese merchants approached landowner George Locke and inquired if they could... More
Sacramento Airport, Sacramento, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Mural above California Loan ampersand Jewelry in Sacramento, the capit...
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Horse riding at the 2012 California State Fair held in Sacramento, Cal...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Twenty-nine California counties participated in the eighteen-day fair in 2012. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Ca... More
Sculpture located in César Chávez Plaza in downtown Sacramento, Califo...
The Plaza was laid out by settler John Sutter and named in honor of Chávez, the Mexican-American farm worker, labor leader, and civil-rights activist. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Cre... More
The State Capitol building at Sacramento, Calif.
Stereograph showing two children in foreground; State Capitol building in background. J223674 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Keystone View Company. No. 16682.
Crocker Art Gallery, 216 O Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The two buildings now called the Crocker Art Gallery and Annex are a fascinating palimpsest of the social and architectural history of later 19th century Sacramento, consisting of the original Art... More
Crocker Art Gallery, 216 O Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The two buildings now called the Crocker Art Gallery and Annex are a fascinating palimpsest of the social and architectural history of later 19th century Sacramento, consisting of the original Art... More
Town of Locke, Commercial Building, 13943 River Road, Locke, Sacrament...
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Town of Locke, Commercial Building, 13943 River Road, Locke, Sacrament...
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E. P. Figg Building, 224 J Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The E.P. Figg Building, erected in 1852 by E.P. Figg, a pioneer wholesale commission merchant, at a cost of $22,000, was among the early brick structures built immediately after the major fire. I... More
E. P. Figg Building, 224 J Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The E.P. Figg Building, erected in 1852 by E.P. Figg, a pioneer wholesale commission merchant, at a cost of $22,000, was among the early brick structures built immediately after the major fire. I... More
Southern Pacific, Sacramento Shops, 111 I Street, Sacramento, Sacramen...
Significance: The largest and most comprehensive railroad heavy repair facilities in the Western United States, the unusually self-sufficient Sacramento Shops repaired locomotives and cars throughout its life a... More
Town of Locke, Commercial Building, 13947 River Road, Locke, Sacrament...
Significance: This is one of a group of buildings, each separated by a narrow alleyway, that forms the Main Street facade. It is typical of such structures with similar facades, and is a harmonious part of the... More
Crystal Lake house. 90 miles from Sacramento
No. 95. Part of series: Central Pacific Railroad, California. Scenes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant Intake Pier & Access Bridge, Sp...
Significance: The Sacramento Water Treatment Plant Intake Pier and Access Bridge was constructed between 1921 and 1923 as a component of the Sacramento Water Filtration Plant. Designed in a Spanish Revival inf... More
Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant Intake Pier & Access Bridge, Sp...
Significance: The Sacramento Water Treatment Plant Intake Pier and Access Bridge was constructed between 1921 and 1923 as a component of the Sacramento Water Filtration Plant. Designed in a Spanish Revival inf... More
Town of Locke, Jan Ying Association, 13947 Main Street, Locke, Sacrame...
Significance: Tis is one of a group of buildings that forms a Main Street facade, each separated by a narrow alleyway. It is typical of such structures with similar facades. Survey number: HABS CA-2071-V Nat... More
Eureka Swimming Baths, 908-910 Second Street, Sacramento, Sacramento C...
Significance: Typical commercial structure of the mid 1880s, there were 14 rooms in the public baths, including a barber shop. Survey number: HABS CA-177 Building/structure dates: ca. 1854 Initial Construction
Hudson-Cippa-Wolf Ranch, Bunkhouse, Sorento Road, Sacramento, Sacramen...
Survey number: HABS CA-2656-B Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Drew-Sherwood Farm, 7927 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, Sacramento Co...
Significance: The Drew-Sherwood Farm appears to include one of the best-preserved early farm houses, not just in the Elk Grove area, but rather in southern Sacramento County a rare surviving example of an ear... More
Southern Pacific, Sacramento Shops, Planing Mill, 111 I Street, Sacram...
Significance: The largest and most comprehensive railroad heavy repair facilities in the Western United States, the unusually self-sufficient Sacramento Shops repaired locomotives and cars throughout its life a... More
Latham Building, 221-225 J Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The Latham Building was built as a three-story office and residence by Milton Slocum Latham, lawyer, District Attorney, Congressional Representative, Governor of California, and U.S. Senator. The... More
Latham Building, 221-225 J Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The Latham Building was built as a three-story office and residence by Milton Slocum Latham, lawyer, District Attorney, Congressional Representative, Governor of California, and U.S. Senator. The... More
Folsom Powerhouse, Adjacent to American River, Folsom, Sacramento Coun...
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Folsom Powerhouse, Adjacent to American River, Folsom, Sacramento Coun...
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Folsom Powerhouse, Adjacent to American River, Folsom, Sacramento Coun...
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Folsom Powerhouse, Adjacent to American River, Folsom, Sacramento Coun...
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Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, Headquarters Complex, Quarters No...
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Rivett-Fuller Building, 128 K Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, C...
Significance: Building later occupied by Whittier & Fuller until 1879. Survey number: HABS CA-1250 Building/structure dates: 1852 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1850 Subsequent Work Buil... More
[Shinn, Sacramento Team, baseball card portrait]
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Central Pacific Transcontinental Railroad, Sacramento to Nevada state ...
Significance: The Central Pacific First Transcontinental Railroad is a segment of the western half of the first transcontinental railroad, built from Sacramento, California to Promontory Summit, Utah between 18... More
Bee Building, 1016-1020 Third Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, C...
Significance: The original portion of the two-story brick building, constructed in 1856, housed the "Daily and Weekly Bee," first published February 3, 1857. It is probable that the south one-third of the stru... More
Southern Pacific, Sacramento Shops, Pitless Transfer Table, 111 I Stre...
Name changed from Car Shop Transfer Table to Pitless Transfer Table to correct error in identification. Significance: The largest and most comprehensive railroad heavy repair facilities in the Western United St... More
Grace Cathedral, Crocker Fence, Along Taylor & Sacramento Streets, San...
Significance: Constructed in 1877, the Crocker Fence is the only remnant left of Charles Crocker's Nob Hill mansion, considered one of the grandest in San Francixco during the 19th century. The fence is a rare... More
Albert Gallatin House, 1527 H Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, C...
Significance: Although its use as a Governor's Mansion dates only from 1903, this house has been a consistent pivotal center of 20th century political events in California, as well as the focus of important soc... More
Sazerac Building, 131 J Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: Built 1853 on site of Gem Saloon, and served as Sazerac Saloon through 1850s and 1860s. Many other uses later. Survey number: HABS CA-172 Building/structure dates: ca. 1853 Initial Construction
Colusa Bridge, Spanning Sacramento River, Colusa, Colusa County, CA
Significance: The turning mechanism, although presently electrically operated, was originally hand-operated, is representative of several swing span bridges throughout California. Survey number: HAER CA-7 Bui... More
Colusa Bridge, Spanning Sacramento River, Colusa, Colusa County, CA
Significance: The turning mechanism, although presently electrically operated, was originally hand-operated, is representative of several swing span bridges throughout California. Survey number: HAER CA-7 Bui... More
[Hiester, Sacramento Team, baseball card portrait]
Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: American Tobacco Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.
Town of Locke, House, 13936 Main Street, Locke, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: This is one of the group of buildings that forms the Main Street and River Road street facades, separated by narrow alleys and fronted by projecting second floor balconies over the sidewalk along ... More
Sutter's Fort, L & Twenty-Seventh Streets, Sacramento, Sacramento Coun...
Survey number: HABS CA-1294 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000221
Sutter's Fort, L & Twenty-Seventh Streets, Sacramento, Sacramento Coun...
Survey number: HABS CA-1294 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000221
Sutter's Fort, L & Twenty-Seventh Streets, Sacramento, Sacramento Coun...
Survey number: HABS CA-1294 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000221
Town of Locke, Residential Building, 13939 Main Street, Locke, Sacrame...
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Town of Locke, Residential Building, 13939 Main Street, Locke, Sacrame...
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Southern Pacific Passenger Depot, Tokay Arch, Pine & Sacramento Street...
Survey number: HABS CA-2694-A Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Southern Pacific Passenger Depot, Tokay Arch, Pine & Sacramento Street...
Survey number: HABS CA-2694-A Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Diana Saloon, 205 J Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The one-story building was erected in 1852 by D.A. Whipley on the site of the "Stinking Tent," the first gambling hall which had been established in 1849. Built at a lower level, the structure wa... More
Reclamation District 1000, Northwest Sacramento County & southwest Sut...
Significance: The Reclamation District 1000 Rural Historic Landscape District is significant at the state level for the period from 1911 to 1939. The establishment of the District as part of a regional reclama... More
Reclamation District 1000, Northwest Sacramento County & southwest Sut...
Significance: The Reclamation District 1000 Rural Historic Landscape District is significant at the state level for the period from 1911 to 1939. The establishment of the District as part of a regional reclama... More
Nunes Dairy, Clay Tile Silo, 9854 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, Sacramen...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a basement, underground, lobby, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Town of Locke, The Tules, River Road, Locke, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: This wooden structure, built in 1912 by Tin San Chan, was one of the first three structures erected in Locke, and has served as a bar, boarding house and gambling parlor. Survey number: HABS CA-2... More
Studio Theater, 1227 K Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The Studio Theater, completed in 1946, is significant as a post World War II addition to the Moderne-styled amusement facilities that sprang up in 1930s-1940s downtown Sacramento. The building is... More
Adams & Company Building, 1014 Second Street, Sacramento, Sacramento C...
Significance: The Adams & Co. Building, Express and Banking House, built in 1853, was the center of a compact group of fire-proof brick structures in Sacramento, California's old "West End." This was Sacrament... More
Southern Pacific, Sacramento Shops, Blacksmith Shop, 111 I Street, Sac...
Significance: The largest and most comprehensive railroad heavy repair facilities in the Western United States, the unusually self-sufficient Sacramento Shops repaired locomotives and cars throughout its life a... More
Southern Pacific, Sacramento Shops, Blacksmith Shop, 111 I Street, Sac...
Significance: The largest and most comprehensive railroad heavy repair facilities in the Western United States, the unusually self-sufficient Sacramento Shops repaired locomotives and cars throughout its life a... More
Southern Pacific, Sacramento Shops, Blacksmith Shop, 111 I Street, Sac...
Significance: The largest and most comprehensive railroad heavy repair facilities in the Western United States, the unusually self-sufficient Sacramento Shops repaired locomotives and cars throughout its life a... More
Town of Locke, Christian Center, 13937 Key Street, Locke, Sacramento C...
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Town of Locke, Christian Center, 13937 Key Street, Locke, Sacramento C...
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Hudson-Cippa-Wolf Ranch, Milk Barn, Sorento Road, Sacramento, Sacramen...
Survey number: HABS CA-2656-E Public domain photograph of wooden church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Depot at Elko. 468 miles from Sacramento
No. 346. Part of series: Central Pacific Railroad, Utah. Scenes near the Great Salt Lake.
Sacramento Block, Historic View, Sacramento Street & Battery Street, S...
Survey number: HABS CA-1746 Public domain photograph of military parade, army ceremony, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
California State Office Building No. 1, 915 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, ...
Significance: One of a symmetrical pair of monumental buildings designed in the Beaux Arts tradition to serve as an extension of the State Capitol and help prevent key State department functions from leaving Sa... More
California State Office Building No. 1, 915 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, ...
Significance: One of a symmetrical pair of monumental buildings designed in the Beaux Arts tradition to serve as an extension of the State Capitol and help prevent key State department functions from leaving Sa... More
Hudson-Cippa-Wolf Ranch, Main House, Sorento Road, Sacramento, Sacrame...
Survey number: HABS CA-2656-A Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hudson-Cippa-Wolf Ranch, Main House, Sorento Road, Sacramento, Sacrame...
Survey number: HABS CA-2656-A Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The battle of Sacramento: fought February 28th 1847
Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0478.
Lincoln School, 418 P Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
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Lincoln School, 418 P Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
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Lincoln School, 418 P Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
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Lincoln School, 418 P Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
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Isleton Bridge, Spanning Sacramento River at Post Mile 5.95 of Califor...
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Town of Locke, Locke, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: It is a town of frame structures built by Chinese immigrants carpenters and Caucasian carpenters between 1912 and 1922. The Chinese came to America in the 1850s during the Gold Rush and in the 186... More
Town of Locke, Locke, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: It is a town of frame structures built by Chinese immigrants carpenters and Caucasian carpenters between 1912 and 1922. The Chinese came to America in the 1850s during the Gold Rush and in the 186... More
Town of Locke, Locke, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: It is a town of frame structures built by Chinese immigrants carpenters and Caucasian carpenters between 1912 and 1922. The Chinese came to America in the 1850s during the Gold Rush and in the 186... More
Town of Locke, Locke, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: It is a town of frame structures built by Chinese immigrants carpenters and Caucasian carpenters between 1912 and 1922. The Chinese came to America in the 1850s during the Gold Rush and in the 186... More
Battle of Sacramento, Feb. 28th 1847: terrific charge of the Mexican l...
Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 0479.
Southern Pacific, Sacramento Shops, Car Shop No. 3, 111 I Street, Sacr...
Significance: The largest and most comprehensive railroad heavy repair facilities in the Western United States, the unusually self-sufficient Sacramento Shops repaired locomotives and cars throughout its life a... More
Apollo Building, 228-230 K Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The building, originally constructed as two twenty-foot wide units, was built in 1852 for Prescilla Carswell. The corner unit, adjacent to Third Street, was built at an estimated cost of $14,000 ... More
Horse Ravine. 77 miles from Sacramento
No. 87. Part of series: Central Pacific Railroad, California, scenes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Town of Locke, Commercial Building, 13959 Main Street, Locke, Sacramen...
Significance: This building stands at the beginning of the row of wooden structures forming the street facade on Main Street. The wooden structure, with its galleried balcony, corrugated sheet metal gabled roo... More
Stein Building, 218 J Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA
Significance: The one-story brick structure, 20' by 77' in size, was erected in 1853. It was occupied by H.W. Stein and later used as the Elkus Store. There is a one-story storage building (garage), 20' by 40... More
Lost Camp Spur Cut, 80 miles from Sacramento
No. 162. Part of series: Central Pacific Railroad, California. Scenes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Leggett Ale House, 1023 Front Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County, C...
Significance: Ale house. Survey number: HABS CA-183 Building/structure dates: 1852 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1965 Demolished
Drew-Sherwood Farm, House, 7927 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, Sacram...
Significance: The Drew-Sherwood House appears to be one of the best-preserved early farm houses, not just in the Elk Grove area, but rather in southern Sacramento County a rare surviving example of an early f... More
Drew-Sherwood Farm, House, 7927 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, Sacram...
Significance: The Drew-Sherwood House appears to be one of the best-preserved early farm houses, not just in the Elk Grove area, but rather in southern Sacramento County a rare surviving example of an early f... More
Drew-Sherwood Farm, House, 7927 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, Sacram...
Significance: The Drew-Sherwood House appears to be one of the best-preserved early farm houses, not just in the Elk Grove area, but rather in southern Sacramento County a rare surviving example of an early f... More
Southern Pacific, Sacramento Shops, Paint Shop, 111 I Street, Sacramen...
Significance: The largest and most comprehensive railroad heavy repair facilities in the Western United States, the unusually self-sufficient Sacramento Shops repaired locomotives and cars throughout its life a... More
Guiseppe Murer House, 1121 Folsom Boulevard, Folsom, Sacramento County...
Significance: This structure, constructed between 1925 and 1927, was designed and built by Giuseppe Murer for his personal residence. Murer was an Italian immigrant who designed and constructed many buildings ... More
Guiseppe Murer House, 1121 Folsom Boulevard, Folsom, Sacramento County...
Significance: This structure, constructed between 1925 and 1927, was designed and built by Giuseppe Murer for his personal residence. Murer was an Italian immigrant who designed and constructed many buildings ... More
New Hampshire Falls, on Yuba River. Summer view. 96 miles from Sacrame...
No. 106. Part of series: Central Pacific Railroad, California. Scenes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
6 year old Luigi, a newsboy beggar working the public. See California ...
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B. F. Hastings Bank Building, 128-132 J Street, Sacramento, Sacramento...
Significance: The B.F. Hastings Bank Building, erected in 1853, was a part of the historic business center of Sacramento after the fire of November 2, 1852. It replaced the W. Merritt Building, a two-story bri... More
3397-3399 Sacramento Street (House), San Francisco, San Francisco Coun...
Survey number: HABS CA-2044 Public domain photograph of Victorian style building, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description