Sacramento City, Ca. from the Foot of J. Street, Showing I., J., & K. Sts. With the Sierra Nevada In the Distance / C. Parsons ; Drawn Dec. 20th 1849 by G.V. Cooper ; Lith. of Wm. Endicott & County, N. York 1850

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Map Description

Old bird's eye view / color / bird's eye view / color of California, Sacramento, United States.

Created by George Victor Cooper, Charles Parsons in 1850.

Caption label from exhibit "American Treasures--Memory": Sacramento City. Sacramento's rise from settlement to state capital began with the discovery of gold in January 1848, some fifty miles northeast at John Sutter's sawmillustrations Situated along the Sacramento and American Rivers, the city became the gateway to the California gold fields. Print publishers all around the country produced views of the new city, both to encourage more visitors and to sell prints. Local businesses depicted in the image supported the publication by paying an advertising fee.
Prominent buildings identified by letter with key below image.
Copyright by A. Brainerd.

Sacramento City, Ca. from the Foot of J. Street, Showing I., J., & K. Sts. With the Sierra Nevada In the Distance / C. Parsons ; Drawn Dec. 20th 1849 by G.V. Cooper ; Lith. of Wm. Endicott & County, N. York 1850

Map Subjects

Bird's Eye View

California

City & Town Life

Cityscape Prints

Color

Lithographs

Sacramento

Sacramento (Calif.)

Ships

United States

Waterfronts

Bird's Eye Views

George Victor Cooper

Charles Parsons

Photo Print Drawing

1850

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