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Sacramento - General View, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sacramento - General View, 1850. Engraving from a daguerreotype, showing...the town of Sacramento, now in course of construction...The mineral yellow-fever, say the Americans, has struck all the world; the irresistible love of Sacramento gold has attracted a host of frail structures, and a vast ceinture of tents. The town is built upon a hill, the houses reaching nearly to its summit: here are immense encampments in the environs, and the tent is here the advanced guard in the great work of civilisation, marking the future progress of the city, outstripping the carpenter and the mason, and indicating the best points for their first steps and earliest efforts. You land without difficulty upon a temporary pier, at the foot of the old Spanish fort. There is no custom-house officer to search your pockets, or, sword in hand, to examine your luggage'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Colonisation Gold Mining Gold Rush Mining Paddle Steamer Paddle Steamers Port Sailing Ships Townscape American River Estuary Gold Fever Sacramento River
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Sacramento - General View, 1850: A Glimpse into the Early Days of California Gold Rush This engraving, titled 'Sacramento - General View, 1850,' offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Sacramento, California, during the height of the American Gold Rush. The image, created from a daguerreotype, depicts the town in its nascent stages, with the caption describing it as 'the town of Sacramento, now in course of construction.' The scene unfolds before us, with the town nestled upon a hill, its houses almost reaching its summit. The image reveals a bustling community, with vast encampments in the surroundings, and tents serving as the initial structures marking the future progress of the city. The caption notes the influence of 'the mineral yellow-fever, say the Americans,' which had attracted a multitude of settlers in pursuit of gold. The arrival by water is depicted in the image, with a temporary pier at the foot of the old Spanish fort, offering a landing spot for boats and ships. The caption assures us that there is no customs officer to hinder travelers, adding to the sense of freedom and adventure that characterized the Gold Rush era. The image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, provides a unique perspective on the industrial and transportation advancements of the time. The presence of paddle steamers and sailing ships in the image underscores the importance of water transport during this period, as Sacramento's harbor served as a vital link in the trade network between California and the rest of the world. This evocative print, created by an unknown artist, offers a captivating glimpse into the history of Sacramento and the Gold Rush era, providing a window into a pivotal moment in American history.
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