Old Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
City Wharf and Warehouses
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 24, 2009
1. City Wharf and Warehouses Marker
Inscription.
City Wharf and Warehouses. . 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.
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.
Location. 38° 34.802′ N, 121° 30.439′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. 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.
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 February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,190 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.