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NO. 607 ADAMS AND COMPANY BUILDING - Erected in the fall of 1853, this building was occupied during 1853-1855 by Adams and Co.'s express and banking house. The Alta Telegraph Co., California State Telegraph Co., Pacific Express Co., California Stage Co., Sacramento City Bank, and Wells Fargo & Co. also had offices here in the 1850s. During May-October 1861, Wells Fargo & Co. were agents here of the western portion of the Central Overland Pony Express until it was discontinued on October 26, 1861 on completion of the transcontinental telegraph.

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1014 2nd Street
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CHL No. 607 Adams and Company Building

CHL No. 607 Adams and Company Building

CHL No. 607 Adams and Company