Richmond Grove in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Historic Businesses 12th to 13th Streets, South
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2020
1. Historic Businesses 12th to 13th Streets, South Marker
Inscription.
Historic Businesses 12th to 13th Streets, South. . From the late 1940s to the early 1970s, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company occupied a large brick building at the west end of the 1200 block of R Street. After nearly 25 years in business, Firestone left R Street and Capitol Wholesale Electric Company moved into the property.
Lyon Transfer and Storage constructed a large brick building in the early 1920s near the middle of the 1200 block. The Martha Washington Grocery store also leased a space in the building until it was demolishcd in the 1970s. ,
From the late 1940s to the early 1970s, the
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company occupied a
large brick building at the west end of the 1200
block of R Street. After nearly 25 years in business,
Firestone left R Street and Capitol Wholesale
Electric Company moved into the property.
Lyon Transfer and Storage constructed a large
brick building in the early 1920s near the middle of
the 1200 block. The Martha Washington Grocery
store also leased a space in the building until it
was demolishcd in the 1970s.
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 1200.
Location. 38° 34.219′ N, 121° 29.59′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Richmond Grove. Marker is at the intersection of R Street and 13th Street, on the left when traveling west on R Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1810 13th Street, Sacramento CA 95811, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2020
2. Historic Businesses 12th to 13th Streets, South Marker - wide view, looking west along R Street
The marker is visible here on the corner, embedded in the sidewalk.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on July 17, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
