Old Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Interurban Railroad Lines
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 24, 2009
1. The Interurban Railroad Lines Marker
Inscription.
The Interurban Railroad Lines. . Another distinctive era in the demographic history of the southern waterfront occurred when the construction of several interurban railroad lines along Front Street revitalized the area. In the first decade of the 20th century, several interurban railroads were constructed in downtown Sacramento. The Northern Electric Railway to Sacramento, which served the northern Sacramento Valley in the early 20th century, was completed in 1907. The line extended from Chico to Sacramentos waterfront. At Front and M streets, the interurban connected with steamers of the California Transportation Company. The block bounded by M, N, Front and Second streets was razed during development of the Northern Electric Railway Company facilities in the early 1910s.
Another distinctive era in the demographic history of the southern waterfront occurred when the construction of several interurban railroad lines along Front Street revitalized the area. In the first decade of the 20th century, several interurban railroads were constructed in downtown Sacramento. The Northern Electric Railway to Sacramento, which served the northern Sacramento Valley in the early 20th century, was completed in 1907. The line extended from Chico to Sacramentos waterfront. At Front and M streets, the interurban connected with steamers of the California Transportation Company. The block bounded by M, N, Front and Second streets was razed during development of the Northern Electric Railway Company facilities in the early 1910s.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 38° 34.803′ N, 121° 30.433′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. It can be reached from Capital Mall. Marker is located near the entrance to the Water Front Promenade off of Front Street and Capital Mall, at the eastern approach to 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Regarding The Interurban Railroad Lines. Also see the “Nearby Marker” The Northern Electric Bridge for additional information regarding the interurban railroad.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,883 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
