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

City Wharf and Warehouses

By Syd Whittle, February 24, 2009

1. City Wharf and Warehouses Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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.

Location. 38° 34.802′ N, 121° 30.439′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. Marker 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.

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

By Syd Whittle, February 24, 2009

2. City Wharf and Warehouses Marker

this marker); The Interurban Railroad Lines (a few steps from this marker); The Tower Bridge (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.

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

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 June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 1,102 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.