"Old Sacramento" in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sacramento Water Works
Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 4, 2023
1. Sacramento Water Works Marker
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Sacramento Water Works. Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Sacramento Water Works Completed in April 1854, the City of Sacramento’s water works was the first municipal, city-owned water system west of the Mississippi River. Before the municipal system was built, the residents of the city of Sacramento were provided water from individual providers with horsedrawn wagons selling water by the gallon. The disastorous fire on November 2nd, 1852 that destroyed 27 blocks in Sacramento convinced the citizens to tax themselves to pay for a distribution system with hydrants that could help fight fires. The water works building had a 240,000-gallon reservoir on the top of the building, with the space below occupied by City Hall offices for elected officials, the Municipal Court, and the City Jail. Completed 1854 Designated February 2022
Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
Sacramento Water Works
Completed in April 1854, the City of Sacramento’s water works was the first municipal, city-owned water system west of the Mississippi River. Before the municipal system was built, the residents of the city of Sacramento were provided water from individual providers with horsedrawn wagons selling water by the gallon. The disastorous fire on November 2nd, 1852 that destroyed 27 blocks in Sacramento convinced the citizens to tax themselves to pay for a distribution system with hydrants that could help fight fires. The water works building had a 240,000-gallon reservoir on the top of the building, with the space below occupied by City Hall offices for elected officials, the Municipal Court, and the City Jail.
Completed 1854 Designated February 2022
Erected 2022.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1854.
Location. 38° 35.077′ N, 121° 30.294′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in "Old Sacramento". Marker is at the intersection of I street and Front Street, on the right when traveling
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west on I street. The marker is on the wall of the Sacramento History Museum, in Old Sacramento. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 I Street, Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
