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

The Dunn Mansion

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 21, 2016

1. The Dunn Mansion Marker

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 38° 34.442′ N, 121° 28.701′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Midtown. It 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.

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: The First Hundred Years are the Hardest (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First United Methodist Church

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(about 700 feet away); Charlotte Amanda Spears Bass (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clara Shortridge Foltz (approx. 0.2 miles away); María Amparo Ruiz de Burton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lavinia Gertrude Watson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Zitkála-Šá (approx. 0.2 miles away); Luella Johnston (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

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

Photographed 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.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,164 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.