Old Sacramento Waterfront

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About the Business

John Sutter arrived on the shore of the American River near its confluence with the Sacramento River. With the promise of a Mexican land grant, Sutter and his landing party established Sutter's Fort. As the settlement grew and became permanent, it attracted other businessmen looking for opportunities. Sutter and the people he attracted created a commercial center in the area, but it was the Gold Rush in 1848 that created the City of Sacramento.

When gold was discovered in the nearby foothills by James Marshall, local merchant Sam Brannan rushed to open a store near the Sacramento River to take advantage of the convenient waterfront location. What was then called Sutter's Embarcadero was soon known as the City of Sacramento. The city rapidly grew into a trading center for miners outfitting themselves for the gold fields.

Established in 1839.

Services

• Virtual Consultations

Business Name

Old Sacramento Waterfront

Specialties

The unique 28-acre National Historic Landmark District and State Historic Park is located along the beautiful Sacramento River. Bustling with activity, the district is alive with shopping, dining, entertainment, historical attractions and world-renowned museums set within the time of the California Gold Rush and the Transcontinental Railroad.

Amenities

Walk-ins Welcome, Casual Dress, Good For Kids, Dogs Allowed, No Wi-Fi

Business Owner

Old Sacramento Business Association A. (Manager)

The mission of the Old Sacramento Business Association (OSBA) is to work in partnership with the City of Sacramento, the State of California, property owners, merchants, and other stakeholders in their common goal of strengthening the commercial vitality of the Old Sacramento Historic District.

Categories

• Automotive
• Parking

Categories By Location

• Sacramento, California, United States
• Automotive
• Parking

• California, United States
• Automotive
• Parking

• United States
• Automotive
• Parking

Tags

Museums, Landmarks & Historical Buildings