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

City Wharf and Warehouses

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 24, 2009

1. City Wharf and Warehouses Marker

Inscription. The City’s Wharf and Warehouse probably was constructed in the late 1880’s. A south extension likely was added around 1900. The small waterfront facility provided river-craft dockage for a number of small independent operators. As indicated by the rooftop sign in the photo above, the American Fish Company had leased space within the building. A comprehensive historic study of these businesses has never been undertaken and little is known of the vessels or the transportation services they provided.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 38° 34.802′ N, 121° 30.439′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. It can be reached from Capital Mall. Marker is located on the Water Front Promenade off of Capital Mall and Front Streets at the Tower Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: View Near the M Street Bridge (here, next to this marker); The River Lines Fleet (here, next to this marker); The Interurban Railroad Lines (a few steps from this marker); The Tower Bridge

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(a few steps from this marker); Tower Bridge: Gateway to the Capital (a few steps from this marker); The Northern Electric Bridge (a few steps from this marker); USS Sacramento (PG-19) (a few steps from this marker); Sacramento’s Maritime Heritage (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 24, 2009

2. City Wharf and Warehouses Marker

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

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 24, 2009

3. Close-Up of Photo on Marker

View south from midblock between M and N Streets, circa 1902. On the left is the City's Wharf and Warehouse. The City Harbor Master's Office is beyond at the foot of N Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,367 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.