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Early Sutter's Fort Illustrations (Sacramento Gold Rush) [155415]

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Early Sutter's Fort Illustrations (Sacramento Gold Rush) [155415]
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This item SOLD at 2022 Dec 03 @ 21:58UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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Lot of 5. Two are original period illustrations (from books) and the rest are modern copies. John Sutter started constructing Sutter's Fort in 1841. The site of the fort was established in 1839 and originally called New Helvetia. The fort is famous for its association with the Donner Party, the California Gold Rush, and the formation of the city of Sacramento, surrounding the fort. It was also close to the end of the California Trail and Siskiyou Trails, which it served as a way-station. After gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill (also owned by John Sutter) in Coloma on January 24, 1848, the fort was abandoned. 1 and 2) Illustrations by J. Cameron, likely out of a book. One is titled "Sutters Fort, 1849," and shows a wagon and rider with the fort in the background. The other illustration is titled "The Plains Near Sac City in the Flowery Season" and shows tents with mountains in the distance. Both illustrations are 5.5 x 9" with blank reverses. Possibly c.1852. Unknown book. 3-5) Modern copies of early illustrations for collection enhancement. Includes: Sutter's Sawmill, 1848 (4.25 x 7.25"), Sutterville, 1849 (3.75 x 6.25"), and a map of the area during the Gold Rush (3.5 x 6").

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State: California
City: Sutter's Fort
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