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

Booth Building

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 28, 2009

1. Booth Building Marker

Inscription.
This building was the home of the Booth Company, a wholesale grocery business and its founder Newton Booth, lawyer, writer, lecturer, and politician. Booth served as State Senator 1862-1863, and lived here while Governor of California 1871-1875 and United States Senator 1875-1881. His Inaugural Ball as governor was held in a ballroom on the second floor. The platform on the roof of the building was used to signal ships approaching Sacramento in order to purchase the cargo before the ships arrived at the dock, thus getting a jump on his competitors.

Erected 2008 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Duane R. Gavin, Grand President. (Marker Number 596.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.

Location. 38° 34.996′ N, 121° 30.329′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. Marker is on Front Street north of K Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in the Old Sacramento Historic District. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1017 Front Street, Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eagle Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Vernon-Brannan House (within shouting distance of this marker); New England Seed Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacramento's Early Waterfront (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lady Adams Building (about 300 feet away); Mile Marker 0 (about 300 feet away); Pony Express River Steamer “Antelope” (about 400 feet away); The Pony Express (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Regarding Booth Building. This site is California Historical Landmark No. 596

Also see . . .
1. Newton Booth Historic District. Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources wbeiste entry (Submitted on January 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Newton Booth. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional commentary.
1. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No. 596 on May 22, 1957.
Statement of Significance:
This is the site of the store and home of Newton Booth, Governor of California 1871-1873 and U.S. Senator 1873-1879.

— Submitted January 28, 2009,
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 28, 2009

2. Booth Building Marker
by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

The Booth Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 28, 2009

3. The Booth Building

Booth Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 11, 2009

4. Booth Building

Newton Booth image. Click for full size.

Photographed By SF Museum

5. Newton Booth

Newton Booth Burial Site image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Syd Whittle

6. Newton Booth Burial Site

Located at the Sacramento City Cemetery
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2009. This page has been viewed 2,234 times since then and 80 times this year. Last updated on August 7, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on February 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on January 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on October 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.