It's the third annual dance and entertainment for Sacramento Chapter No. 153 of the Order of AHEPA. Elks Hall is filled with the merrymakers who pose for a group picture. Smiles and stoic stares appear on the faces of the many males wearing ties...
Several young men take in gymnastics activities at Sacramento's YMCA, located at Fifth and J Streets. Beginning in earnest in October 1866, the organization was instrumental in providing a safety net for a city's youth living in close proximity to...
Members of Sacramento's YMCA rest, read and chat amidst the first floor of the organization's headquarters on Fifth and J Streets. Built in 1913, the building stood as the YMCA's home until 1950, when the group moved to Twentieth and W Streets. ...
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was organized in New York early in 1868, originally comprised of thespians (actors) but soon open to all qualified potential members who believed in their stated goals. The name of the organization was...
Pictured is the Tuesday Club headquarters at 2722 L Street. Founded in 1895, the literary and philanthropic organization provided membership for over 1,000 women throughout the twentieth century. Due to fire, the Club moved from the pictured...
Shown on this postcard, prior to 1911, is the Sacramento Boat Club, as situated on the west banks of the Sacramento River at Broderick. The group attempted to move from the depicted site in April 1911 and away from the recently built, yet ominous,...
Several young men take in gymnastics activities at Sacramento's Fifth and J YMCA. The building, which included a pool, indoor track and basketball courts was built in 1913 for 160,000 dollars, and holds the distinction for having firebrand...
K Street, between 7th and 14th streets was converted into a pedestrian mall. “This section included two of the city’s finest old buildings, Weinstock’s Department Store and the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.” In December of 1969, The...
This composite of portraits of early California pioneers shows members of the Sacramento Society of California Pioneers. The organization was composed of - as stated in the "Constitution and By-Laws of the Sacramento Society of California...
Show in circa 1890 is the Lincoln's Hotel Burdge, located at the corder of Fifth and G streets. To the left is the brick-clad Independent Order of Odd Fellows building while, to the right, is a general store. The hotel was built in 1883 for 5,500...
In this frenetic photograph, taken in September 1895, a few of the 30,000 travelers that made their way to Sacramento for the Grand Electric Carnival and California Admission Day festivities are seen making their way to transportation and...
The Sacramento Parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West is front and center, at Sixth and J Streets, in this September 9, 1895, photograph. Uniformed members march westward behind a banner that says “”NSGW – Sacramento Parlor.” ...
Taken from Tenth Street, between L and N Streets, this September 9, 1895, photograph reveals an illuminated California State Capitol building. The building and surrounding trees are dressed in lights while a sign declaring the greatness of the...
Shown in circa 1895, at the southwest corner of Sixth and K streets, is the Masonic Temple. Built in 1865 for 35,000 dollars, the structure served as the fifth meeting place of Sacramento Lodge number 40. Antebellum-style awnings that surrounded...
This photograph of the entrance to the Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW) celebration/festival in 1905 looks south at the corners of 2nd and I street, near the Southern Pacific depot. A Welcome N.S.G.W. sign and trolley car are visible in the...
Shown in circa 1905 is the Sacramento Boat Club, moored along the western bank of the Sacramento River, near Broderick. The pictured boathouse was constructed in 1892 when the organization was known as the Undine Boat Club. By 1912, the...
This July 4, 1906, photograph shows the Sunset Parlor, also known at Parlor number 26, of the Native Sons of the Golden West, making their way through downtown Sacramento. Participants wore whitewashed uniforms, including white flannel shirts. A...
