Richmond Grove in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Historic Businesses 12th to 13th Street, North
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 11, 2020
1. Historic Businesses 12th to 13th Street, North Marker
Inscription.
Historic Businesses 12th to 13th Street, North. . In the early 1900s, businesses on this half block included the Sacramento Cigar Box Factory and Pioneer Fuel. The structures that housed these businesses were demolished prior to 1945.
Before the 1940s, R Street Corridor structures were primarily commercial ones. However, a number of residential buildings lined the north side of the 1200 block and faced both 12th and 13th Streets. A home constructed in 1910 still stands on the east end of the block, facing 13th Street.
In the early 1900s, businesses on this half
block included the Sacramento Cigar Box
Factory and Pioneer Fuel. The structures that
housed these businesses were demolished
prior to 1945.
Before the 1940s, R Street Corridor structures
were primarily commercial ones. However, a
number of residential buildings lined the north
side of the 1200 block and faced both 12th
and 13th Streets. A home constructed in 1910
still stands on the east end of the block, facing
13th Street.
Erected 2011 by City of Sacramento, Capitol Area Development Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 38° 34.231′ N, 121° 29.605′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Richmond Grove. Marker is on R Street west of 13th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95811, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 11, 2020
2. Historic Businesses 12th to 13th Street, North Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here embedded in the sidewalk, while the 1910 vintage house mentioned on the marker is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.