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As I said in my comment to Mrslubner about seeing different things. While she was shooting that cute couple I was shooting the artwok one of the columns in the area they were at. Part of the original Sacramento a great bit of history is the story of the efforts to save the city.
"During Sacramento's early history, its fate was touch and go. The Gold Rush had made it the hub of shipping and business, but devastating floods threatened to destroy the city.
December 1861 and January 1862 brought more than 30 inches of rain and buried Sacramento under water for three months. The only alternative was to raise the buildings and city streets from eight to 22 feet.
Almost 150 years later, most streets and storefronts have been filled in, but many tunnels and hollow sidewalks remain." (Contra Costa Times)
The columns were part of an original building below where Old Town now exits.
KVIE(PBS) has a great document on the underground Sac at: http://www.kvie.org/programs/kvie/viewfinder/subterranean/ViewFinder-SubterraneanSacramentoTranscript.pdf
Thanks again for the great Meeting.
Comments (8)
Digitaleagle
Interesting capture and facts I love historical captures, thanks for sharing
npauling
Wow that is great history and how amazing to raise a whole town. Interesting and informative posting.
auntietk
It's fascinating to me how many cities have an underground for one reason or another. Seattle, Portland, Sacramento ... Leavenworth, KS ... I just discovered one in Atlanta ... who knew? Thanks for the link. I was able to find a couple short videos and see footage from Sacrament's underground. Neat!
MrsLubner
I have to say, the underground network here makes a chill go through me. The horrors of floods and fires that destroyed this city repeatedly for over 50 years, seem impossible to endure. Even now, we are told that Sacramento is the next New Orleans... our efforts to keep the rivers under control are ancient and with one good rainy season, we could go under once more just as New Orleans did during Katrina. The great thing about Old Sacramento is it reminds us of what nature can do to us if we get too relaxed. The recent opening of the underground tunnels of the original city is giving us a glimpse of what can follow. These old columns and stone blocks are only a few of the original buildings left. Most of this old section of town has been reconstructed from original plans found in archives. But these few pieces found in this vacant lot well below the present "ground level" are the voices of the Old West. I love what you saw and the way you captured it.
blondeblurr
That just goes to show - nothing lasts forever... SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI Did you do the horizon line on purpose like this or is this for special effect ? (rust never sleeps) BB
gemb1
I shortened the column to show the decorations actual column is about 20 feet tall
tennesseecowgirl
Great work, and description.
wysiwig
You have a great eye. I thought these columns were plaster or stone but you zeroed in to show us the rust. Nice research on the origins.