This circa 1900 photograph shows the inner portion of the Folsom Prison’s West Gate. Just beyond the gate is the administrative building, with the Warden’s residence on the top floor. Left of the frame is the prison’s original cellblock. ...
Taken in 1998, this wrought iron gate depicts two lambs lying under a weeping willow. It is inscribed with the name "Z. Gardner" with a date of 1863. The gate is located at Sacramento's Old City Cemetery at 1000 Broadway.
This circa 1920 photograph shows the Warden’s Mansion, resting next to the Folsom’s East Gate. Completed in 1915, the structure eventually became home to prison personnel and business services offices. Standing in front of the East Gate is a...
This circa 1930 photograph provides a view of the idyllic southern approaches to Folsom State Prison, also known as Represa. In the distance is the prison’s Entrance Gate, built in 1902. Just to the right of the gate is the registration post. ...
This photograph, taken in 1998, shows a wrought iron gates depicting two lambs lying under a weeping willow. It includes the name "J.D. Tate," and is dated 1888. The gate is located at Sacramento's Old City Cemetery at 1000 Broadway.
Shown in 1942 is the kempt McClellan Mall at McClellan Field. The large and distant structure is the base's Headquarters Building One. The scene is captured from the VIP Gate, or Gate Two, on Watt Avenue. Opening in Fall 1939, and prior to...
Sacramento High School is located at 2315 Thirty-Fourth Street in Sacramento, California. Founded just one week after San Francisco’s Lowell High School opened its doors in mid-August 1856, “Sac High” has matured into the second oldest high...
Sacramento High School is located at 2315 Thirty-Fourth Street in Sacramento, California. Founded just one week after San Francisco’s Lowell High School opened its doors in mid-August 1856, “Sac High” has matured into the second oldest high...
Sacramento High School is located at 2315 Thirty-Fourth Street in Sacramento, California. Founded just one week after San Francisco’s Lowell High School opened its doors in mid-August 1856, “Sac High” has matured into the second oldest high...
Sacramento High School is located at 2315 Thirty-Fourth Street in Sacramento, California. Founded just one week after San Francisco’s Lowell High School opened its doors in mid-August 1856, “Sac High” has matured into the second oldest high...
This January 18, 1954, photograph looks northwesterly, away from West Sacramento and toward the Port of Sacramento and what will - as seen in the upper, left-hand corner of the photograph - be the entry point for the deep water shipping channel. ...
This March 29, 1952, photograph captures an eastbound automobile procession on K Street, advertising the opening of the film "Steel Town" at the Esquire Theater. In addition to the parade, the photograph reveals several downtown businesses,...
In this 1926 photograph, one of William Land Park’s two duck ponds – originally part of primeval floodplain sloughs – rests amidst several recently planted trees. Between 1922 and 1927, more than 3,000 trees and 5,000 shrubs were planted in...
This circa 1920 view of the pond at Southside Park comes from the southwest. Planning for the park at Seventh and V Streets, was started in the spring of 1906 when the city passed an ordinance to purchase lands and establish a recreational area...
In this photograph of 522-524 J Street, taken in 1960, several storefronts are identifiable. Rich's Loan Office (522 J Street), Golden Gate Hotel (522 J Street), and the Cheerio Club (524 J Street).
Photograph, taken circa 1960, of J Street between Fifth and Sixth, showing Rich's Loan Office (522 J Street), Golden Gate Hotel (522 J Street), Club 45 Tavern (524 J Street), Levey's Bargain Store (526 J Street), Bombers Bottle Shop (528 J Street),...
Jack's Breakfast House at 1018 Sixth Street, the Golden Gate Laundry at 1020 Sixth Street, and Harry's Clothing at 1022 Sixth Street are all visible in this circa 1960 photograph.
Located at Sacramento’s City Cemetery, at Tenth and Broadway Streets, this gravestone, depicting a child, reads as follows: "Darling Emma Viola. Only daughter of J. L. & Emma Russell died Oct. 4, 1876 aged 4 yrs. 5 mos. 24 dys. Do not weep for...
Taken in 1937, this photograh shows the southern entrance to Sutter's Fort. Flanked on either side of fan palms, the entramce is also guarded by a single canon. The gate sign reads "1839 Sutter's Fort." A California State Park since 1947, the...
