West Sacramento in Yolo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Sacramento Skyline

West Sacramento River Walk

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 3, 2019

1. Sacramento Skyline Marker

Inscription. Just across the river and county line from West Sacramento is the City of Sacramento, seen here in a 1920s photograph looking east from 4th Street down J Street. California’s capital city, which is also the seat of Sacramento County, has grown from a quaint river town into a thriving metropolis – a government, business, and media center with a lively arts and cultural community. By the time this photo was taken, levees protecting the city had been constructed and development had spread east and south with Alhambra Boulevard and Sutterville Road being the two primary boundaries of the city.

Erected by City of West Sacramento.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 38° 35.014′ N, 121° 30.523′ W. Marker is in West Sacramento, California, in Yolo County. It can be reached from 2nd Street. Marker is located on the “River Walk” at River Walk Park on the Sacramento River. The park is located at the end of the 600 block of 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Sacramento CA 95605, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Flood Control (here, next to this marker); Lost Boats Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Influences on the River (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Pony Express Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Hydraulic Mining (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rivers’ Flow (within shouting distance of this marker); Salmon Cannery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Sacramento.

Also see . . . History of Sacramento. (Submitted on January 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 29, 2009

2. Sacramento Skyline Marker

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 29, 2009

3. Sacramento Skyline Marker

Close-Up of Photo on Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 29, 2009

4. Close-Up of Photo on Marker

Courtesy of Sacramento Archives and Museum Collection Center, David Joslyn Collection, Circa 1920

View of Sacramento from the Railroad Yard, circa 1906 image. Click for full size.

California State Railroad Museum Library

5. View of Sacramento from the Railroad Yard, circa 1906

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,759 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 30, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.