Southside Park in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Historic Businesses 10th to 11th Streets, North
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 23, 2020
1. Historic Businesses 10th to 11th Street, North Marker
Inscription.
Historic Businesses 10th to 11th Streets, North. . J. McCaw Wood and Coal Yard is the earliest known business to occupy the north side of R Street from 10th to 11th Streets. In 1917, the Sacramento Junk Company constructed a brick warehouse, occupying it until 1925 when W.P. Fuller Paint and Glass moved into the structure.
In 1962, Fred David purchased the building for the David Candy Company, a wholesale distribution business. Mr. David also leased his space to a variety of artists and small retail businesses, including the Fox and Goose Public House, which opened in 1975. It quickly became a popular Sacramento restaurant destination, especially for politicians. Such eclectic retail and restaurant businesses provided a new vision for the R Street Corridor.
J. McCaw Wood and Coal Yard is the earliest known
business to occupy the north side of R Street from
10th to 11th Streets. In 1917, the Sacramento Junk
Company constructed a brick warehouse, occupying
it until 1925 when W.P. Fuller Paint and Glass
moved into the structure.
In 1962, Fred David purchased the building for the
David Candy Company, a wholesale distribution
business. Mr. David also leased his space to a variety
of artists and small retail businesses, including the
Fox and Goose Public House, which opened in 1975.
It quickly became a popular Sacramento restaurant
destination, especially for politicians. Such eclectic
retail and restaurant businesses provided a new
vision for the R Street Corridor.
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 1917.
Location. 38° 34.276′ N, 121° 29.763′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Southside Park. Marker is at the intersection of R Street and 11th Street, on the right when traveling west on R Street. 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 23, 2020
2. Historic Businesses 10th to 11th Streets, North Marker - looking west from 11th to 10th along R
The marker is visible here in the foreground, embedded in the sidewalk next to the lamppost on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
