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

The Dunn Mansion

By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 21, 2016

1. The Dunn Mansion Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This colonial style revival structure was built in 1900 for Chauncy H. Dunn and his family. Mr. Dunn was a prominent attorney, who represented several important clients including the William Land estate. The building was originally located on Capitol Avenue and was moved here in 1976. Following an extensive refurbishing, the mansion won an architectural award. It is registered as an historical building by the city of Sacramento.

Dedicated January 17, 1993
By the Native Sons of the Golden West.
Harley M. Harty, President

Erected 1993 by Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.

Location. 38° 34.442′ N, 121° 28.701′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. Marker is at the intersection of L Street and 22nd Street on L Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2131 L Street, Sacramento CA 95816, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

The Dunn Mansion and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 21, 2016

2. The Dunn Mansion and Marker

The marker is visible here to the right of the porch, below the window.

within walking distance of this marker. The First Hundred Years are the Hardest (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); California State Indian Museum (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sutter's Fort (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Camellia Coffee Shop (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Coloma Road (approx. half a mile away); Site of the Ridge Home - Sacramento's First Mercy Hospital (approx. half a mile away); Governor’s Mansion (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 350 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.