(Last UPDATED 6/23/2022) Description of the Old Sacramento Waterfront, a Gold Rush-era national and state historic landmark. NEW: See “Update” below.
The First Camellia
The story behind the first camellia imported into the state of California by James L.L.F. Warren. Colonel Warren is also known as the “Father of California Agriculture”.
Sacramento Name Changes
(UPDATED 2/13/2021) Sacramento Name Changes – Description of name changes to well-known, major locations in Sacramento. How long before we get used to, and start to use, the “new” names?
I Street Bridge Replacement Project
(Last UPDATED 1/20/2022) The cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento unveiled the final architectural design for the I Street Bridge Replacement Project on February 21, 2020. See UPDATE below for the latest on funding of the Project.
Crest Theatre – Sacramento Landmarks
(Last UPDATED 10/2/2024) Description and review of the historic Crest Theatre, a Sacramento landmark located on the K Street Mall that originally opened in 1912 as the Empress Theatre. NEW: Crest Theatre celebrates 75th Anniversary. See “Updates” below.