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The Big Four Building

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Photo Credit: © Michael Crotts Star Photography and Productions

Description:This building was built as a result of the merger of four of Sacramentos early settlers, Collis Nuntington, Mark Hopkins, Leland Stanford, and Charles Crocker. These men formed the Central Pacific Railroad and became known as the “Big 4” of California railroading.

Location/Address:
220-226 K Street
Old Sacramento, CA
GPS Information:N38 35.074 W121 30.269
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Website:Old Sacramento
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Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

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One of the most recognizable and beloved buildings in the region, the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium is listed on the National Historic Register. The auditorium was constructed in 1926 and opened in February 1927. For eighty years, with the exception of a ten-year closure from 1986-1996, the Memorial Auditorium has drawn audiences to a variety of events, from Big Bands and violin virtuosos to the Beach Boys and Rolling Stones

Location/Address:1515 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
GPS Information:N 38° 34.714′ W -121° 29.146′
Contact Information:Sacramento Convention Center Administration
1030 15th Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.808.5291 phone
916.808.7687 fax
E-mail: conventioncenter@cityofsacramento.org
Website:
Sacramento Convention Center Info
Last Updated:2/2/2009
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