Waterfront Park Historical Sign (1 of 3) - Sacramento, CA
N 38° 34.903 W 121° 30.382
10S E 630098 N 4271419
This historical placard is one of three located within Waterfront Park along front Street in Old Sacramento, CA.
Waymark Code: WMHB7A
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/18/2013
Views: 6
Visitors walking through Waterfront Park might notice three small historical placards along the sidewalk inviting you to pause and read about the rich history of Old Sacramento. This particular placard reads:
| Before 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-roaming animals. Miners bound for the gold fields stepped right off their boats onto The Embarcadero, as it was called. Today, could you arrive at Sacramento's waterfront by stepping off a boat directly onto land? |
Old Sacramento has much going on throughout the year, if you're planning on visiting Sacramento, this historic district is a must-see-visit in your travels.
Group that erected the marker: Unknown
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Waterfront Park
Front Street
Sacramento, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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