1914 Ad Sacramento County California Corn Farming Agriculture Real Estate PM3

This is an original 1914 black and white print ad for agricultural land plots in Sacramento County, California.

Sacramento County is one of California's original counties, dating back to 1850. The city of Sacramento is the capital of California, with a population of over 466,000 as of 2010. This historic city is home to California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State, Sac State), as well as the UC Davis Medical Center, plus a long list of museums, educational institutions, theaters and more. During the mid to late 1800s, Sacramento was a major agriculture and commercial centre, as well as a main base for stagecoaches, the Pony Express, the First Transcontinental Railroad, riverboats and much more.

Interesting Fact:

Member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Alexander Hamilton Willard, was buried in the old Franklin Cemetery in Sacramento County.

CONDITION

This 97+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is bleed through showing in this ad.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9.5 inches; 15 x 24 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, Pricing

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