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The California State Capitol lit up at night
History
15 historic street names in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA has 173+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
April 21, 2023 04:40 PM
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Emily Shea
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History
Why do we have a road sign for Ocean City, MD?
Cause you know I’d walk 3,073 miles if I could just see you tonight.
March 2, 2023
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Jordan Radach
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History
What’s up with this bus stop ad?
What year is it?
December 2, 2022
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Jordan Radach
A desolate building with ornate details is seen behind a chainlink fence
Government
In session with Marshall School
We’re exploring the principal details of the 119-year-old vacant building in Midtown, from past to present and its possible future as housing.
October 31, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A hand holds up a piece of paper, showing what a building used to look like
History
Remembering The Beat, a record store that spun in Sac for 31 years
Back to the past at 33 RPM
October 27, 2022
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Matt Marcure
Soccer is being played in an oval sports stadium
History
A historical play-by-play of Hughes Stadium in Sacramento, CA
It had us in the first half, not gonna lie.
October 19, 2022
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Matt Marcure
Roses bloom around headstones in a cemetery
History
3 historic cemeteries in Sacramento, CA
Goth kids sold separately.
October 17, 2022
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Jessica Te
A towering steeple of an ornate church basked in sunlight
History
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento, CA
We’re feeling sacramental about this landmark downtown building.
October 13, 2022
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Jessica Te
A black-and-white photo showing two sailers leaning against a rope on a dock.
History
Buster Keaton in West Sacramento
The silent-era film star left an indelible mark along the Sacramento River.
October 3, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A large pond with an island in the middle
History
History of Southside Park in Sacramento, CA
“Here we are now going to the south side”
September 28, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A painting of a mustachioed man in a collared suit stands next to a skull.
Arts
Ambrose Bierce’s regional horror story
The early horror writer made a memorable tale out of his Placer County stop over.
September 26, 2022
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Matt Marcure
An archival map done in black ink shows a developing Sacramento and a city called "Boston."
History
Sacramento’s Natomas was once called Boston
Natomas was nearly “wicked pissah”
September 19, 2022
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Matt Marcure
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History
The preservation of Elk Grove, CA
Understand how Elk Grove has preserved its past since joining Sacramento County in 2000.
September 13, 2022
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Trevor Peters
Two large buildings are seen on the opposite side of a river
History
A history of West Sacramento, California
August 18, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A building with ornate Victorian architecture is emblazoned with the name "Ruhstaller Building"
History
The Ruhstaller Building in Downtown Sacramento
August 10, 2022
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Matt Marcure
A historical rendition of Sutter's Fort, referring to the area as "New Helvetia"
History
The history of New Helvetia in Sacramento, California
July 19, 2022
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Matt Marcure
The Tower Bridge glows in the afternoon sunlight.
History
The history of Sacramento’s Tower Bridge
June 23, 2022
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SACtoday
Your tour begins at the Sacramento History Museum. | Photo by SACtoday staff
History
Underground tours of Old Sacramento
June 10, 2022
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Jordan Radach
It's tradition for UC Davis students to find + visit all six Eggheads. | Photo by @bryn.ish
General
Five UC Davis traditions
June 8, 2022
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Jordan Radach
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