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1. OLDSAC_140718_011.JPG: That the West may remember Theodore Dehone Judah, pioneer, civil engineer and tireless advocate of a great transcontinental railroad -- America's First -- This monument was erected by the men and women of the Southern Pacific Company, who, in 1930, were carrying on the work he began in 1860. He convinced four Sacramento merchants that his plan was practicable and enlisted their help. Ground was broken for the railroad January 8, 1863, at the foot of K Street, nearby. Judah died November 2, 1863. The road was built past this site, over the lofty Sierra -- along the line of Judah's survey - to a junction with the Union Pacific at Promontory, Utah, where on May 10, 1869, the "last spike" was driven.
2. OLDSAC_140718_074.JPG: Crossing the Plains Andrew P. Hill, 1915 Crossing the Plains is Andrew P. Hill's tribute to the California pioneers of 1849. The huge painting captures the ruggedness of a wagon train crossing the plains -- somewhere on the 2,000 miles of wagon road extending from the banks of the Missouri River to California. Crossing the Plains reincarnates and perpetuates the spirit of adventure -- the indomitable courage, the indifference to hardship, the dogged purpose, and the idealistic vision which spurred men and women to give up the comforts and cultures of civilization and blaze a trail to unknown homes and through untold dangers. Indiana-born photographer and painter Andrew Putnam Hill (1854-1922) was a leader in early conservation movements to preserve coastal redwoods. He was instrumental in helping create California's first State Park at Big Basin. Hill completed Crossing the Plains in February 1915 in time for exhibit in the California Building at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. Presented to the State of California in 1921, the painting hung in the State Capitol until renovation of the building in 1976.
3. OLDSAC_140718_087.JPG: Lincoln's elected! The Pony Express carried not only personal and business letters, it also connected the West with national events. Pony riders brought news of Abraham Lincoln's election and the start of Civil War. On November 7, 1860, an extra Pony run galloped even faster than usual out of Fort Kearny, Nebraska, carrying news of Lincoln's election westward. The rider arrived in a cloud of dust at Fort Churchill, Nevada, in a remarkable 7 days 17 hours, and from there news of Lincoln's election flashed by telegraph to San Francisco and up and down the Pacific Coast. Pony riders shouted the news to anyone they passed, including the overland stagecoach just east of Julesburg, Colorado: " 'What's the news?' shouted our driver. 'Lincoln's Elected! New York gives him 50,000 majority!' came back from the cry through the darkness. It woke up all our Republicans who sent forth cheer upon cheer, while the Democrats were sure that it was a hoax." -- Albert D. Richardson, Beyond the Mississippi
4. OLDSAC_140718_089.JPG: Wells Fargo's role: In April 1861, Wells, Fargo & Co. took over operation of the Pony route west of Salt Lake City, Utah. The Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express continued to operate the Pony route east of that point. Wells Fargo also set the rates, printed stamps, and provided oversight for the whole route. Wells Fargo reduced postage prices to $2 per half ounce, then $1, and printed stamps used over the entire line. At these prices, California businesses and newspapers became regular customers.
5. OLDSAC_140718_092.JPG: With the coming of the Civil War, the Overland Mail Company, dominated by Wells Fargo, relocated its stagecoach route away from the south and southwest, and on July 1, 1861, commenced operations along the central route. Its new government mail contract required a semi-weekly Pony Express. Wells Fargo reduced the postage to $1 per half ounce, and issued new stamps for eastbound mail. From its New York office, Wells Fargo provided $1 franked (with pre-printed postage) envelopes , and $1 "garter" design stamps for overweight letters, covering westbound charges.
6. OLDSAC_140718_095.JPG: Robbers: Fact follows fiction! An 1871 short story, The Case of Summerfield, described the exploits of a robber of Wells Fargo's green, iron bound treasure boxes. His name was Black Bart. Four years later in 1875, a lone highwayman stopped a stagecoach in Calaveras County. A telegram reported the robbery and Wells Fargo quickly issued a reward poster. The outlaw, however, disliked being considered a common criminal. He left doggeral verse, his signature as "Black Bart," and his true occupation as "Po8" (poet)! In eight years, Black Bart robbed 28 stagecoaches in 29 attempts. On November 3, 1883, he returned to the scene of his first holdup. This time, quick shooting by a teenager and the stage driver sent Black Bart scurrying off with the gold -- but leaving behind his handkerchief. Wells Fargo detectives traced its laundry mark, F.X.0.7., through 91 San Francisco laundries, and found it belonged to Charles Boles (or Charles E. Bolton) a supposedly respectable mining engineer. A detective described the prisoner: "He was elegantly dressed, carrying a little cane. He wore a natty little derby hat, a diamond pin, a large diamond ring on his little finger, and a heavy gold watch and chain. One would have taken him for a gentleman who had made a fortune and was enjoying it." Boles spent four years in San Quentin Prison and upon his release in 1888, he disappeared.
7. OLDSAC_140718_099.JPG: Howard & Davis Gold Scales
8. OLDSAC_140718_104.JPG: The Concord Coach: J. Stephen Abbot, coach designer, and Lewis Downing, expert wheelwright, and their master craftsmen in Concord, New Hampshire built the rugged yet elegant Concord coaches of seasoned white ash, basswood, hickory and oak. They worked leather and iron to make the unique thoroughbrace suspension. Abbot-Downing upholstered the coaches in padded leather and damask cloth, and painted them pomegranate red and straw yellow, with decorative scrollwork and a landscape on each door. Their skill made coaches that served many years on the rough and dusty trails of the West. This model was made by master model-maker Jim Means of California.
9. OLDSAC_140718_141.JPG: In Memory of Gladys M. (Sis) Kennedy 1906 - 1981 Gentle Lady - Gracious Friend Exemplary Citizen The Pony Express statue you see in this plaza is a result of her untiring efforts as chairman of the Sophie Comstock Committee
10. OLDSAC_140718_149.JPG: Old Sacramento Founded in December 1848 by John A. Sutter, Jr., Sacramento was an outgrowth of Sutter's Fort established by his father, Captain John A. Sutter, in 1839. State Capital since 1854, it was a major distribution point during the Gold Rush. A commercial and agricultural center, and terminus for wagon train, stagecoach, riverboat, telegraph, Pony Express, and the first Transcontinental Railroad.
11. OLDSAC_140718_154.JPG: B.F. Hastings Bank Building Western Terminus of the Pony Express This structure, erected in 1852-53, was occupied during the 1850's by the B.F. Hastings Bank, Wells Fargo and Co., Various state officials, Sacramento Valley Railroad, and the Alta Telegraph Co. during April 1860-May 1861. The Alta Telegraph Co. and its successor, The California State Telegraph Co. were the agents here for the Central Overland Pony Express, owned and operated by the firm of Russell, Majors and Waddell. From this historic site the first Overland journey eastward of the Pony Express was begun on April 4, 1860.
12. OLDSAC_140718_170.JPG: The Pony Express This statue commemorates the glory of The Pony Express, which started here at 2:46a.m. on April 4,1860, when Sam Hamilton galloped into a blinding rainstorm on the first lap of the 1,966 mile trip to St. Joseph, Missouri. During its 18-month existence, its riders and 500 ponies carried 35,000 pieces of mail with the loss of but one pouch. This venture, founded by Russell, Majors and Waddell, ended California's isolation from the rest of the Union. This memorial was made possible by a gift from the estate of Sophie Pleasants Comstock, funds from the City and County of Sacramento, the State Park System, and the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of California and contributions from a host of private donors. It was dedicated on June 4, 1976, by the Sophie Comstock Memorial Committee, Mrs. Anthony J. Kennedy, Chairman. Thomas Roland, Sculptor
13. OLDSAC_140718_184.JPG: I-5 Stockton-Sacramento Dedicated to the memory of Carl E. Forbes 1928-1980 Caltrans Chief Engineer, 1974-1980 Leadership-Integrity-Accomplishment, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 62, 1982
14. OLDSAC_140718_225.JPG: First Transcontinental Railroad Groundbreaking Site You are standing where the First Transcontinental Railroad in America had its western origin, at Front and K Streets in Sacramento. On January 8, 1863, prominent citizens and railroad founders gathered here for a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction of the Central Pacific Railroad. For over six years, thousands labored to connect the Central Pacific from the west with the Union Pacific Railroad from the east. On May 10, 1869, the driving of the "Last Spike" at Promontory, Utah, signified the completion of one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century, uniting the Pacific and Atlantic Coasts. The nation, still recovering from a divisive Civil War, celebrated with cannon and gun salutes and the ringing of the Liberty Bell. For the first time in the history of the world and entire continent could be traversed in a matter of days, by both people and all types of goods.
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Wikipedia Description: Old Sacramento State Historic Park
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Old Sacramento State Historic Park is located within the Old Sacramento Historic District of Sacramento, California. It is generally referred to as Old Sacramento, or Old Sac, and since the 1960s has been restored and developed as a significant tourist attraction. The Old Sacramento Historic District is a U.S. National Historic Landmark District.

History

The city of Sacramento grew up in the mid-nineteenth century as a development from Sutter's Fort. However, the Fort was some way from the Sacramento River, which was the main means of transport to the coast of California, and what was to become the modern city developed along the waterfront.

Before Sacramento's extensive levee system was in place, the area flooded quite regularly. Because of this, the city's streets were raised a level. Most of the sidewalks and storefronts have been filled in, however many tunnels still remain throughout Old Sacramento and the downtown area.

By the 1960s, the area had fallen into disrepair and disrepute. A large effort was made to secure the area's future as an outdoor living history center similar to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. Several historically significant buildings were moved or reconstructed. Those that were beyond repair were demolished.

Today, the Old Sacramento Historic District covers the area between the river frontage and Interstate 5, between I Street and the Capitol Mall. The State Historic Park comprises about a third of the total acreage of the district including half of the waterfront, a large grassy area and railroad features. Virtually all the buildings in this area date from the 19th century, the most notable from immediately after the disastrous fire of 1852, and show a reasonable approximation to their original appearance, though they have required varying degrees of reconstruction to restore to them to that state. However, few if any are in their original use, ...More...
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