Old Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Pioneer Park
Sacramento property owners often adorned their buildings with cast-iron columns like these to embellish their structures and refine the city's overall appearance. If you look closely, a decorative column may feature information about when and where it was made, as well as space for an address. Can you find clues on the columns that tell you when they were made?
You have returned to Sacramento's original street level. Turn around to see the difference between the city's old and new elevations. The Pioneer Bakery, to your left, was raised on screw jacks to meet the new street level, while the City Market, on this lot, was not. Instead, the owners added a story on top. Could the bricked-in archway on the Pioneer Bakery's side wall have been a connection between the neighboring businesses?
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 34.988′ N, 121° 30.285′ W. Marker was in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It was in Old Sacramento. Marker was at the intersection of J St and Firehouse Alley, on the right when traveling east on J St. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Vernon-Brannan House (a few steps from this marker); New England Seed Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Booth Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pony Express (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); B.F. Hastings Bank Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lady Adams Building (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Pony Express (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 20, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 7. submitted on July 7, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.