Van Voorhies Mansion - Sacramento, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 35.029 W 121° 29.541
10S E 631314 N 4271671
A plaque outside a historic house in Sacramento.
Waymark Code: WMB4XV
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2011
Views: 6
"The Van Voorhies mansion constructed in 1868 by Charles Cate was first occupied and later purchased by Albert Voorhies, prominent saddle and harness maker.
It is one of the few remaining brick Victorian building in Sacramento and is unique in having brownstone facade.
Purchased by the county of Sacramento in 1973 and it was structurally restored by Sacramento Heritage Inc. in 1976 and later purchased by Steven and Pamela A Bair for law offices.
Group that erected the marker: Native Daughters of the Golden West
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
925 G St
Sacramento, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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