Captured sometime in mid 1970s from the vantage point of Seventh Street, between I and J Streets, is the Security National Bank at 631 J Street and the Crocker Citizens National Bank at 700 J Street. In the middle of the frame, with its red brick...
This circa 2000 postcard shows the Downtown Plaza Mall, located on K Street, between Seventh and Third streets. The tapestry of stores was born out of the Downtown Plaza Associates, a group of local investors and the Hahn Group who - in concert...
This November 1940 photograph shows Sacramento’s annual Christmas Parade as, led by Santa Claus, it proceeds east on K Street between Sixth and Seventh. Sponsored by the “Sacramento Bee,” the Sacramento Retail Merchants’ Association and...
Pictured in 1952 is the front of the Gibson Bus Lines depot at 1117 I Street. Four buses can be seen at the terminal, one bound for Chico and another for San Francisco. Built in 1944, the 33, 000 square foot structure operated as a bus depot until...
This aerial photograph shows the waterfront, with downtown Sacramento spreading out into the background. The Southern Pacific Railroad depot is visible on the lower, left-hand side of the picture. To the upper, right-hand corner is the California...
This 1927 aerial view, from the southeast side of the Capitol and Capitol Park, shows Sacramento's downtown area. In the middle of the frame is the Capitol building and, to the left of it, are the recently completed Capitol Extension buildings. The...
Capitol Park is the focus of this aerial photograph of the downtown Sacramento in 1932. The original east entrance of the California State Capitol building is visible, as are, from left to right in the middle of the photo, the California Western...
Shown in 1949 is a photograph of the Kneeland's Apparel Shop, located at 918 Ninth Street, just west of Sacramento's Plaza Park. Minnie and Frank Kneeland Geisser were the proprietors of the business which had been located on K Street. Following...
This photograph of the storefront of Leed’s women’s shoes at 814 K Street was taken on the business’s opening day, September 15, 1934. Neon signage and large showcases are visible. The location, designed to store up to 12,000 pairs of...
The elegant Hotel Sacramento is captured in this March 28, 1938, photograph. In 1907, a 50 year, 10 month lease was signed by hotel management. The deal expired in 1957 and, with it, the lifespan of one of Sacramento's most prominent downtown...
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,...
This west-facing view of K Street at Eighth Street depicts a very busy downtown street. Crowds of people line the sidewalk, flags fly, and rows of cars drive along the street. The crowds and activity suggest a parade or demonstration although none...
This 1897 photograph provides a northwesterly view of downtown Sacramento from the Capitol dome. Running horizontally at the bottom of the picture is Tenth Street between L and M Streets. The near steeple to the left of the photograph is that of...
This circa 1940 photograph reveals a view from the northeast, across the Sacramento River, toward the riverfront and downtown section of Sacramento. The Southern Pacific Depot and rail yards are in the background, while to the right of that, and...
This circa 1930 photograph looks east toward the heart of downtown Sacramento. The California State Capitol building sits to the right of the photograph. Notable structures in the center of the shot include the Hotels Land and Sacramento, while...
Photograph of the Hotel Alexander Building taken in 1960, including Valley Circle Cleaners (1117 Fifth Street), Eddie's Place (tavern) (1119 Fifth Street), K & T Watch Repair Shop (1121A Fifth Street), and the Hotel Alexander (1121 Fifth Street)....
This 1975 photograph captures a sculpture and fountain in front of the Wells Fargo Building at Fifth Street and Capitol Avenue. Created by Nevada City artist Norman Grag, the unnamed work is composed of copper. Three rods, the longest over ten...
Photograph circa 1970 of Hunter's Drugs at 912 Second Street. Located near the end of downtown Sacramento at Second Street and I Street, this property housed hotels during the first part of the 1900's. In the 1950s and early 1960s employment...
This circa 1975 photograph - taken at the northeast corner of Eighth and K Streets looking northwest - shows pedestrians passing by various businesses along a K Street Mall, just six years after its revamping. Businesses include American Savings...
