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November 5, 1889
Los Angeles Daily Herald
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
What is this article about?
Sutter's Fort, a historic California landmark, faces demolition in Sacramento to allow for a new public street, after failed attempts by prominent citizens and Native Sons to purchase and restore it as a park.
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Old Fort Sutter.
A Relic of the Pioneer Days in Danger of Demolition.
SACRAMENTO, November 4.-The indications are that Sutter's fort, one of the most historic landmarks in California, will soon be torn down to make room for the march of improvement. A number of prominent citizens and Native Sons had a scheme on foot some time past to purchase the property, which is now owned by parties residing in the East, and restore the fort and make a public park. They have not been successful, however, and today at a meeting of the Board of City Trustees an order was passed that a public street be opened through the fort within three weeks if the property is not otherwise disposed of in the meantime.
A Relic of the Pioneer Days in Danger of Demolition.
SACRAMENTO, November 4.-The indications are that Sutter's fort, one of the most historic landmarks in California, will soon be torn down to make room for the march of improvement. A number of prominent citizens and Native Sons had a scheme on foot some time past to purchase the property, which is now owned by parties residing in the East, and restore the fort and make a public park. They have not been successful, however, and today at a meeting of the Board of City Trustees an order was passed that a public street be opened through the fort within three weeks if the property is not otherwise disposed of in the meantime.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Sutter's Fort
Demolition
Historical Landmark
Sacramento
Preservation
Native Sons
Where did it happen?
Sacramento, California
Story Details
Location
Sacramento, California
Event Date
November 4
Story Details
Sutter's Fort, one of California's most historic landmarks, is owned by Eastern parties and faces demolition for a public street. Prominent citizens and Native Sons tried to buy and restore it as a park but failed. The Board of City Trustees ordered the street opened within three weeks unless otherwise disposed.