Sutter’s Fort Over Time: Grand Electrical Carnival Invitation
On September 9, 1895, Sacramento held a parade to celebrate the arrival of hydroelectric power to the city. The parade drew a crowd of 60,000 participants who gazed upon some 25,000 lights, many of which were attached to parade floats.
Sutter’s Fort Over Time: 1889 Ground Plan
The Sacramento Union published this “Ground Plan” of Sutter’s Fort on November 24, 1889. Created by civil engineer CE Grumsky, the plans provides a birds eye view of how he believed the Fort structures existed in 1848 after completing research and surveys. The...A Look at the Past: Photo of the Fort
This photo (thought to be from 1915) was taken from St. Francis Church. The California State Indian Museum had not yet been built. A flagpole towers over the Central Building. In the far right corner you can see a vehicle making its way down L Street. Courtesy,...
Splendor & Elegance: Tour of the Leland Stanford Mansion
Join us for this captivating and informative member event!