East Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Solander's
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019
1. Solander's Marker
Former location of Solanders Grocery and Soda Fountain, established 1904 by Kustaa and Maria Solander, immigrants from Finland. Owned and operated from 1936 to 1978 by Oli Solander.
This building is a Solander-Demas enterprise
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 38° 34.64′ N, 121° 27.806′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in East Sacramento. It is at the intersection of F Street and Alhambra Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on F Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95816, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Valley and specifically in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William McKinley Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); McKinley Rose Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Captain John A. Sutter's Landing (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Helvetia Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sutter's Fort (approx. half a mile away); The Coloma Road (approx. half a mile away); California State Indian Museum (approx. half a mile away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.
Another marker is no longer nearby. General John A. Sutter (was approx. half a mile
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019
2. Solander's Marker
The marker can be seen on the corner of the brick building in this view.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019
3. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is across F Street from the marker at 600 Alhambra Boulevard.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,020 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
