Old Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Booth Building
Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 28, 2009
1. Booth Building Marker
This building was the home of the Booth Company, a wholesale grocery business and its founder Newton Booth, lawyer, writer, lecturer, and politician. Booth served as State Senator 1862-1863, and lived here while Governor of California 1871-1875 and United States Senator 1875-1881. His Inaugural Ball as governor was held in a ballroom on the second floor. The platform on the roof of the building was used to signal ships approaching Sacramento in order to purchase the cargo before the ships arrived at the dock, thus getting a jump on his competitors.
Erected 2008 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Duane R. Gavin, Grand President. (Marker Number 596.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.
Location. 38° 34.996′ N, 121° 30.329′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. It is on Front Street north of K Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in the Old Sacramento Historic District. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1017 Front Street, Sacramento CA 95814, 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
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Other markers no longer nearby. Pioneer Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); First Transcontinental Railroad Groundbreaking Site (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named First Transcontinental Railroad Groundbreaking Site (was about 300 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); Freight on the Move (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Booth Building. This site is California Historical Landmark No. 596
Also see . . .
1. Newton Booth Historic District. Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources wbeiste entry (Submitted on January 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Newton Booth.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 28, 2009
2. Booth Building Marker
Additional commentary.
1. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No. 596 on May 22, 1957.
Statement of Significance:
This is the site of the store and home of Newton Booth, Governor of California 1871-1873 and U.S. Senator 1873-1879.
— Submitted January 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 28, 2009
3. The Booth Building
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 11, 2009
4. Booth Building
Photographed by SF Museum
5. Newton Booth
Photographed by Syd Whittle
6. Newton Booth Burial Site
Located at the Sacramento City Cemetery
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2009. This page has been viewed 2,852 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on August 7, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on February 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on January 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on October 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
