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CHL No. 526 First Passenger Railroad - Sacramento

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NO. 526 CALIFORNIA'S FIRST PASSENGER RAILROAD - The Sacramento Valley Railroad, running from Sacramento to Folsom, was begun at this site on February 12, 1855. The passenger terminal was located here, the turntable and freight depot were at Third and Front Streets. Completion of the railroad was celebrated at Folsom on February 22, 1856.

Location

1800 Third Street, Sacramento. (SW corner of 3rd and R Sts.)
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Folsom, El Dorado & Sacramento Valley Railroad February 22, 1856: Maiden Run of California’s First Railroad
CHL #526 - First Passenger Railroad