The site of the fort was established in 1839 and originally called New Helvetia (New Switzerland) by its builder John Sutter, though construction of the fort proper wouldn't begin until 1841.
The history of the neighborhood is largely residential. == Construction == The party led by John Augustus Sutter landed on the bank of the American River in August 1839.
The history of Sutter's Fort, 1839-1931.
The site of the fort was established in 1839 and originally called New Helvetia (New Switzerland) by its builder John Sutter, though construction of the fort proper wouldn't begin until 1841.
It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961. == Description == The Main Building of the fort is a two-story adobe structure built between 1841 and 1843.
Pioneers took residence at Sutter's Fort around 1841.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/911 == References == == External links == John Bidwell (Sutter's Fort Pioneer Collection), 1841-1902.
It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961. == Description == The Main Building of the fort is a two-story adobe structure built between 1841 and 1843.
It is notable for its proximity to the end of the California Trail and Siskiyou Trails, which it served as a waystation. After gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill (also owned by John Sutter) in Coloma on January 24, 1848, the fort was abandoned.
It was in here on January 28, 1848 that James Marshall met privately with Sutter in order to show Sutter the gold that Marshall had found during the construction of Sutter's sawmill along the American River only four days earlier.
Following word of the Gold Rush, the fort was largely deserted by the 1850s and fell into disrepair. In 1891, the Native Sons of the Golden West, who sought to safeguard many of the landmarks of California's pioneer days, purchased and rehabilitated Sutter's Fort when the City of Sacramento sought to demolish it.
Following word of the Gold Rush, the fort was largely deserted by the 1850s and fell into disrepair. In 1891, the Native Sons of the Golden West, who sought to safeguard many of the landmarks of California's pioneer days, purchased and rehabilitated Sutter's Fort when the City of Sacramento sought to demolish it.
Repair efforts were completed in 1893 and the fort was given by the Native Sons of the Golden West to the State of California.
In 1947, the fort was transferred to the authority of California State Parks. Most of the original neighborhood structures were initially built in the late 1930s as residences, many of which have been converted to commercial uses such as private medical practices.
In 1947, the fort was transferred to the authority of California State Parks. Most of the original neighborhood structures were initially built in the late 1930s as residences, many of which have been converted to commercial uses such as private medical practices.
It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961. == Description == The Main Building of the fort is a two-story adobe structure built between 1841 and 1843.
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