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

Williams House

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 14, 2014

1. Williams House Marker

Inscription. This place was built in 1884 as a home for L. Williams, a flour merchant. The structure is primarily Stick style, with some Baroque and Second Empire influences which lingered into the 1880 Victorian Era.

It was moved about 40 feet west in 1907, and since 1908, has been a place of business.

Erected 1978 by E. Clampus Vitus New Helvetia Chapter No. 5.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 38° 34.965′ N, 121° 29.57′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is on H Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 925 H 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. Sa’ Cumn’e Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Young America Engine Co. No. 6 (about 600 feet away); United States Post Office, Courthouse, & Federal Building (about 700 feet away); Old City Plaza (about 700 feet away); A.J. Stevens Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First African Methodist Episcopal Church on the Pacific Coast (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First and Second State Capitols at Sacramento (approx. ¼ mile away); Tony's Corner (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

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Williams House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 14, 2014

2. Williams House and Marker

The marker is (barely) visible here, mounted to an exterior wall within the porch.

Williams House Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 14, 2014

3. Williams House Entrance

Williams House Interior Tilework image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 14, 2014

4. Williams House Interior Tilework

Williams House - now the Sacramento International Hostel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 14, 2014

5. Williams House - now the Sacramento International Hostel

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 8, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.