Original Sacramento Bee Building
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member heringermr
N 38° 34.941 W 121° 30.186
10S E 630381 N 4271493
California Historical Landmark #611
Waymark Code: WM6H0W
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Marky
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The Sacramento Bee was founded in 1857, its first issue was dated February 3, 1857. Its early home was a two-story brick building on the west side of Third Street. The original address was 1016 3rd Street.

This is one of four California Historical Landmarks that were destroyed when Interstate 5 was built in Sacramento. The location is now under the freeway.
Marker Number: 611.00

Marker Name: ORIGINAL SACRAMENTO BEE BUILDING

County: Sacramento

Has Official CA Plaque: no

Marker Dedication Date: 05/22/1957

Location:
Under N-bound offramp of I-5, W side of 3rd St between J and K Sts, Sacramento

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