Central Business District in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Heilbron House

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 30, 2012

1. Heilbron House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1881 for August and Louisa Heilbron and occupied by them and their descendants until 1953. Purchased and restored by San Diego Federal Savings and Loan in 1974, this historic mansion symbolizes the emergence of Sacramento from Gold Rush town to the center of agriculture and Transportation in the Sacramento Valley.

Dedicated by the
Native Sons Of The Golden West
James M. Smith - Grand President
May 16, 1981

Erected 1981 by Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1981.

Location. 38° 34.538′ N, 121° 29.969′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is at the intersection of O Street and 7th Street, on the left when traveling west on O Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 704 O Street, Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Leland Stanford House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Stately Mansion (about 600 feet away); First Synagogue (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Sacramento High School

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(approx. ¼ mile away); The California Peace Officers Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Jesse M. Unruh State Office Building (approx. ¼ mile away); California Mexican-American War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); California’s Historic Capitol (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Regarding Heilbron House. The Heilbron House is currently used by the California State Department of Parks and Recreation as an office building.

Also see . . . Heilbron House (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 19, 2019.)

Heilbron House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 30, 2012

2. Heilbron House and Marker

The marker is barely visible here, mounted to a very low rock next to the driveway.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,664 times since then and 211 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.