Volume 2, Issue 3 Summer 2010
Along the Sacramento
H i s t o r y , H a p p e n i n g s & H e a r s a y
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All activities are held at the Sacramento History
Museum, unless otherwise stated.
AUGUST 2010
Get the Low Down on the Underground!
August Craft: Paper Quilt Squares
SEPTEMBER 2010
September Craft: Paper Air Planes
Jessica Mayhew
September 3rd - 6th: Gold Rush Days
OCTOBER 2010 Jessica is a two time Eleanor
October Craft: Halloween Masks McClatchy Award winning
October 1st: Riverboat Casino Night actress. Recently, Jessica
October 15,16,22,23,29,30: Ghost Tours
distinguished herself as a
IN THIS ISSUE: student of American Studies
Calendar of Events 1 The Underground Tours of Old Sacramento at the University of
began on July 10th with a record-breaking California, Davis. In 2010, Jessica will begin
The Low Down on the 1 pursuing a PhD in American History at UC
Underground weekend. All tour times were sold-out as
people flocked to the museum for their chance Davis.
Letter from the Director 2 to see underneath Old Sacramento! The city’s
Treasures in the Museum 2 underground is brought to life by the wit and Jane Crumbley
Store creativity of the characters portrayed by an
New Faces in the Store 2 amazing group of dedicated guides. Now let’s A native Sacramentan, Jane
meet those amazing tour guides who create a loves history - especially when
Riverboat Casino Night 3 ghosts are involved! Jane
memorable experience for all.
New Member Benefits! 3 teaches 7th grade Language
Arts and History at California
The Low Down on the 4-6 Staci Cox
Middle School. She has been
Underground, Continued
married for 18 years and has two children. Jane
Volunteer Appreciation 6 Staci is the Underground
has always loved Old Sacramento and was a
Tour program coordinator
Docent News 7 member of the Railroad Museum for a number of
as well as a tour guide. A
years.
Volunteer Corner 7 history teacher by training,
Old Sacramento Events 7
Staci's diverse employment
history includes a summer Ted Crumbley
California Puzzler 8 college job at Disneyland,
Museum Assistant at a small Ted was born in Ohio but has
MUSEUM WISH LIST central valley history museum, Volunteer lived in Sacramento for a
All donations to the Sacramento History Coordinator, and Program Assistant at a local number of years. He recently
Museum are tax-deductible to the extent nonprofit. As Underground Tour Coordinator, earned a teaching credential at
allowed by law. Sacramento State University
Staci is responsible for organizing volunteers,
• Commercial paper shredder planning guide schedules and booking private and is a huge fan of the “Old
• Low-speed floor scrubber tours. West.” Before wanting to play centerfield and bat
• Wet-Vac floor machine
cleanup for the Cleveland Indians, his life dream
was to be a gunfighter! Legend has it he has
• Gift cards to Home Depot
pretty quick draw. He has been married to Jane
• Donations to the Sacramento Crumbley for 18 years and they have two
History Museum/HOSF
children. (Continued page 4)
Historic Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum, 101 I St., Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 808-7059, www.historicoldsac.org
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Message from
the Director Mu eum
M u ss e u m S t o r e i n R e v i e w
Marcia Eymann
Executive Director,
Historic Old Treasures in the Museum Store
Sacramento Foundation
Get “Down and Dirty” at the Take home some gold. Whether
Marcia is also the History Sacramento History Museum you fancy the souvenir gold
Science Manager of the Store! New this month: Hats, bottles or your very own genuine,
Center for Sacramento
mugs, flashlights, T-shirts and local gold nugget jewelry, there is
History.
totes featuring the wildly popular plenty of treasure to be found at
As we make our way through a busy summer Underground Tours. Be sure to the museum store.
full of exciting new activities for the Historic stop by after your tour to get the Make your lady a “Happy
Old Sacramento Foundation (HOSF) it is a “dirtiest” souvenirs around! Woman” with exquisite jewelry
good time to remember the people that play an For the young, and young at handcrafted with beautiful
extremely important role in supporting all of heart, the museum store proudly abalone, California gemstones,
our work. HOSF is blessed to have a small but features toys of all descriptions. and whimsical nature charms.
positive and hard working staff. This staff is For the collector, we have Come by and see the treasures for
able to complete its many projects because of marbles, rocks, whistles, whirl-a- yourself! Remember, members
the dozens of volunteers that support our work gigs and more! Discover fun always receive a 10% discount!
daily. We have loyal volunteers that man our today!
print shop, and many more that conduct tours
in and outside of the museum and help fill Old
Sacramento with colorful historical characters. New Faces in the Museum Store
This summer we added to our volunteer ranks
with our Underground Tour program and the 2009 with a degree in Kinesiology (exercise
Summer Street Theatre. These volunteers
Carly Montoya:
science) and a minor in Hellenic (Greek)
show up every weekend on the hottest days of
I am so
studies. While I was in college I ran track and
summer to help our visitors have the best ex- excited to be
field and competed in the heptathlon. My
perience possible in Old Sacramento. We are a part of the
two biggest passions have always been track
grateful everyday that they are here, and that Sacramento
and field and Greek history, probably because
they so generously donate their time and en- History
the sport began in Greece. I got married in
ergy, we truly could not function without them. Museum.
September 2009 to Frank Montoya and we
It is also important to mention all of the volun- My name is
went to Greece for our honeymoon. After
teers that have been a part of the Foundation Carly
seeing all of the ruins and museums in Greece
and Museum for over 25 years and one in par- Montoya
ticular. On July 14 we lost one of our most I knew I wanted to be in an environment that
and I first came to the museum in January
loyal and dedicated volunteers with the passing appreciated history. When we arrived home I
and began work as an intern. In April I
of Jack Woo. Jack served as a volunteer for over began my search for museums in the area and
became a part of the front desk crew. I
twenty years helping to create multiple exhibi- happily stumbled across the Sacramento
graduated from CSU Sacramento in May
tions, and as member of the Sacramento His- History Museum.
tory Museum Board of Directors.
Jack kept us inspired on a regular basis keeping
us organized, and Christopher Smith:
reminding us how Hi folks! My name is Christopher Smith and
important it is to
I recently graduated with a Masters degree in
Museum Studies from San Francisco State
stop and talk to each
University. Among my personal and
other and work as a
professional interests are archaeology,
team. Jack was a role heritage preservation, cooking, and playing
model for all and he my saxophone. I first developed an interest
will be deeply in Sacramento’s history and museums during
missed. an internship with the California State Parks Sacramento History Museum. I look forward
Department. In the spring of 2010, I to serving the Sacramento community and to
Jack Woo, honored by the City of completed an internship with the Center for working with museum collections, exhibits,
Sacramento on May 4, 2010, in
Sacramento History, where I was able to and programs throughout my career.
recognition of his many contribu-
tions to Sacramento. work on some of the exhibits at the
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Riverboat Casino Night: Are you ready?
The Historic Old Sacramento Foundation (HOSF) is proud to Tickets are on sale now: $50 for members of the Historic Old
present the second annual Riverboat Casino Night: Old Sacramento Sacramento Foundation, $60 for non-members and can be purchased
Tournament of Chance aboard the Hornblower Empress on October 1, by calling (916) 808-7059, on-line at www.HistoricOldSac.org, or by
visiting the Sacramento History Museum at 101 I Street. All proceeds
2010, 6-9:30 p.m. (the Empress sails at 7:15 p.m., don’t be late!) While
will go toward the educational programs and exhibits of the Historic
enjoying a cruise up the Sacramento River guests will have the Old Sacramento Foundation/Sacramento History Museum.
opportunity to learn 1850’s type gambling games such as Three Card
Monte, Shut the Box, Faro and more. Upon arrival each guest will
receive a “poke” of playing chips and the tables will be open for an
evening of fun. The Old Sacramento Living History Program and Ide
Adobe Historical Group will be the dealers, decked-out in their finest
period appropriate attire. Guests will enjoy delicious food, two drink
tickets (then a no-host bar) while the Sacramento Ballroom Society
teaches period-appropriate dances to live music, including a Hurdy
Gurdy man. The event will feature a live auction and a Tournament of
Chance for poker players that dare.
New Benefits for HOSF Membership!
In today’s economy, we are all looking to get Sacramento to provide our members greater More businesses are being added daily. Check
more bang for our bucks, and unfortunately, value for their membership dollars. out our website at www.historicoldsac.org for the
many times we are looking in vain! Not so at the most current listing. If you don’t see your favorite
Discover gold in Old Sacramento! Simply present
Sacramento History Museum! The Historic Old Old Sacramento establishment listed, be sure to
your current membership card at any of the
Sacramento Foundation and the Sacramento let us know and we will contact them soon. Send
following locations to receive special discounts on
History Museum is proud to announce that we your suggestions to
dining, shopping, and activities.
have partnered with businesses in Old jwagaman@cityofsacramento.org.
Dining: Shopping/Specialty:
• Indo Café - 15% Discount • Taylor’s Art & Soul - 20% Discount on one item
• Rio City Café - 10% Discount • Village Hat Shop - 15% Discount
• Laszlo’s Gourmet Smoked Fish -10% • The Closet Antiques - 20% Discount
Discount • Old Sac Shirts & Gifts - 10% Discount
• La Terraza Mexican Restaurant - 20% • Stage Nine - 15% Discount
Discount
• Trailmix.Net Old Sac - 10% off Non Art/Activity
• River City Saloon - 20% Discount Purchase, BOGO Art /Activity
• Steamers Bakery & Café –10% Discount • G. Willikers! Toy Emporium - 15% Discount
• Sparkles - 10% Discount
• Old Sac Airbrush & California Novelty - Free One
Day Tattoo, 50% off 2 Week tattoo, 20% Off custom air
brushed
• Brenda’s Hair Studio - 10% Discount
• Brooks Novelty Antiques & Records - 10% Discount
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The Low Down on the Underground, Continued
Jouni Kirjola a.k.a “Toots” Eliza Wilson (Kelly Daniells)
Toots is an aspiring actor, writer and Kelly is a professional actress and
philanthropist. He is proud to have history student. In the fall 2010, she
graduated as valedictorian from his will begin work on her master’s
home school. Some of Toots’ favorite degree in history at California State
activities include basket weaving, University, San Francisco.
découpage and club-hopping. His vast
knowledge of history will astound you. When in character, Kelly portrays
In regard to the Underground Tours, Toots has said, "It's Eliza Wilson. Eliza was born in 1848 in Jonesborough,
neat." Tennessee. When she was just 12 years old Eliza
embarked on the overland journey to California with her
Mario Cano parents. Her young life has been marred with tragedy as
her mother died of dysentery on their way to the West
Mario is a jack-of-all trades. You may and her father, eager to strike it rich in the gold fields,
recognize him from the State Capitol abandoned her in Sacramento City. His final gesture of
where he is a popular tour guide. kindness was to procure a job for his daughter as a maid
in the house of Mr. Josiah Johnson – Third Trustee on
the Board of Trustees and Superintendent of the Water
Works for Sacramento. Eliza is a smart, friendly young
lady who possesses a cheerful spirit despite the sadness
Michael Kearney (Shawn that has followed her to California. She is interested in
the business and politics of her new home and has her
Turner) eyes set on owning property and running her own
business some day. Eliza is a strong supporter of the
Shawn Turner is a teacher and street raising project and sees it as a necessary step to
illustrator. keeping Sacramento – a place she holds very near and
dear to her heart – a strong and permanent city.
When leading in character, Shawn
portrays Michael Kearney. Michael
was originally from County Clare, Madame Lucinda Lanos
Ireland. With too many mouths to feed and an (Laura Smith)
indifferent father, Michael set off to work with his older
brother, Thomas, on a steamer bound from New York Laura is an elementary school teacher,
around the Horn for California. After arriving in San wife, and mother of two.
Francisco, the Kearney brothers embarked on a journey
up the Sacramento River to Sacramento City. Like so When leading in character, Laura is
many others, Michael failed at mining (he was far too Madame Lucinda Lanos. Madame
lazy for such work) and decided to wander back to Lanos is a respectable business owner
Sacramento and seek his leisure. He’s made ends meet in Sacramento City. She enjoys using her husband's
ever since with a succession of clerk’s jobs, preferring French heritage to tout the fashionable nature of her
not to be too tied down by employment or the pursuit of millinery shop. Much to her dismay, she is known
riches. Since arriving in Sacramento, Michael has been throughout Sacramento for not only her great sense of
fascinated by the technology used to raise the streets, style, but also for bearing the responsibility of the Great
sidewalks and buildings. He’s even worked a day or two Conflagration of 1852, whose flames decimated 55 city
as a day laborer constructing bulkheads, but even that blocks. Even still, her refined nature and high-quality
could not induce him to work too hard. He supports the fashions kept her in business and the good graces of her
street raising project simply because it keeps him customers until the great floods of 1861-62 wiped her
entertained as he meanders through his city’s bustling out for good. Madame Lanos is hopeful that the raising
streets. of the streets will allow her business to flourish once
more, never again threatened by the fearsome flames
and flood water of earlier days.
(Continued page 5)
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The Low Down on the Underground, Continued
Ellie O’Grady (Joelle Wirth)
When leading in character, Sarah is Margaret Frink. Margaret
Joelle is a professional actress. and her husband Ledyard arrived in Sacramento in 1850 via the
wagon train. Hoping to strike it rich in the West, the Frinks
Eleanor “Ellie” Collins was born in Cork, bypassed the backbreaking work of mining, instead opening
Ireland in 1828 and moved to Dublin in Frink's Hotel on K Street. The immediate success of their hotel
1840. At the age of 16 she went to work for allowed them to purchase cattle, which they used to increase
Jameson Whiskey where she met Michael their wealth and popularity throughout the new city. The Frinks
O’Grady. They married in 1845 when Ellie was 17. Their new were clever business people, drawing thirsty miners and over-
life together was interrupted by the potato famine which drove land migrants to their hotel by keeping tables fully stocked with
them out of their homeland and across the sea to America. In all the free milk Sacramentans could stand. Margaret and Led-
1846 they arrived and settled in the Five Points district of New yard nearly died in the cholera outbreak of 1850 and narrowly
York City. Their dream of starting anew in the land of opportu- survived the floods of the city’s first decade. The frequency of
nity was interrupted by ethnic tensions between native-born such clashes with nature was a warning sign to the cunning
Americans and Irish immigrants like the O’Gradys. Not willing Frinks, and they relocated to a part of town they thought safer
to live with such nonsense, the O’Gradys once again picked up than the heart of the business district. In 1851 they purchased
their life and headed out West. Ellie and Michael arrived in Sac- land on M street, sold their hotel, purchased more cattle, and
ramento via the overland trail in 1848, just as gold was discov- started a dairy. They were very successful and later in life Mar-
ered at Sutter’s Mill. While Michael was in the gold fields, Ellie garet wrote, "The progress of time only confirmed us more
cleverly snatched up some property in Sacramento City and strongly in our choice of a home, and we never had occasion to
opened a saloon. Today, in 1865, Ellie is a proud Sacramentan. regret the prolonged hardships of the toilsome journey that had
She has survived floods, fires, disease and, now, the raising of her its happy ending for us in this fair land of California."
street, sidewalk and building.
William “Mac” Gwin, Jr.
Ellie is known around Sacramento as a fun-loving and spirited (Benjamin Ismail)
individual with a smart head on her shoulders. She wishes she
could say the same for that cantankerous husband of hers! The Benjamin T. Ismail is a local actor. He has
only time you’ll see Ellie with a furrowed brow is when she is been seen around town in productions such
trying to get a drink out of that arse’s hand and replace it with a as Speech and Debate (Capital Stage),
mop! She’s a generous barkeep who can pour the perfect pint. Reefer Madness (Artistic Differences),
O’Grady’s Saloon is one of the few places in Sacramento where Deathtrap (Big Idea Theatre), and others.
you can enjoy a nice glass of Jameson whiskey. Like most Sacra- His sophomore directing project in Sacramento (The Under-
mentans, she’s stubborn. She’s always saying, “If I survived mak- pants, a comedy by Steve Martin) will be opening in the fall at
ing it out here and living with that husband of mine, a little rain Big Idea Theatre.
won’t drive me out of this city!” As a property owner in Sacra-
mento, she supports the street raising because she knows it’s When leading in character, Benjamin is William "Mac" Gwin Jr.
what has to be done to keep her city the thriving and proud capi- Mac was born in 1852 in San Francisco. Mac’s father, Gwin Sr.,
tal of California. is a property owner and land speculator in Sacramento City.
Gwin Sr. is also a U.S. Senator, which keeps him too occupied to
Margaret Frink (Sarah Remis) properly manage his Sacramento properties. He has sent 18 year
old Mac to manage them for him. Mac isn't necessarily inter-
Sarah is a wife, mother to a three year old, ested in the entrepreneurial arts, but earns enough profit to fool
and works with children who are Autistic. his father and investors. (His secret is paying other people to do
She has been performing for most of her life the work for him)! Instead, Mac spends his days on the river
and holds a BA degree in Theater. She loves fishing, fighting, swimming, and practicing his slingshot. While
history and worked at Colonial Williams- he has a knack for getting into trouble, Mac is a goodhearted
burg for four years. Sarah is currently the young man. His affections for Miss Eliza Wilson are shot down
theater director at the Placerville Church of quicker than a jackrabbit, but his flame for her burns ever bright.
the Nazarene. She enjoys writing and directing the church’s (Continued on page 6)
Christmas plays.
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The Low Down on the Underground,
Continued...
Miss Odessa fussed constantly. As Odessa grew into womanhood, her mother’s
(Jane Hastings) concerns soon proved to be unnecessary. Odessa married three times
but sadly has buried four husbands. She is quoted as saying “I married
the first time with my heart, the second time with my spirit and the third
Jane is an actress and art teacher.
with my mind. If only God had seen it fit to put all of these traits into one
When leading in character, Jane is Odessa Jane mortal my life's journey would have been very different." She arrived in
Slate Douglas Quesenberry, Sacramento City on the steamboat George Washington from San
born Odessa Jane Beardsley of the Richmond Beardsley’s, on July 4, Francisco on Aug 16, 1849 at the age of 38 vowing never to marry
1811 in Richmond Virginia. again. It didn’t take her long to establish herself as woman of
independent means and independent thought. Her gift as a match
The only child of Margaret Opal Pierce and Woodrow Velt Beardsley maker is only surpassed by her love of a “juicy bit of news”. She has
she was the center of their world. Her father, an important banker, was seen the comings and goings of this vibrant city and feels that it is her
58 years old when his daughter was born and took great pleasure in historic obligation to share her knowledge with others. She is currently
doting on little Odessa. Her mother, fearful that her daughter’s out- recording her observations in a book tentatively titled “ Sacramento
spoken nature would limit her matrimonial options, worried and City Observations and mostly True Stories” .
Vol u n t e e r A p p r e c i a t i o n 2 010:
A Night to Remember
On August 6th volunteers who volunteered 25 hours or more during the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year were invited to
attend a special evening in their honor. The evening festivities took place at Fat’s Catering here in Old
Sacramento. The restaurant looked beautiful and the staff at Fat’s were warm and welcoming to all those in
attendance. Volunteers were given complimentary raffle tickets to try and win a prize of their choice. Prizes were
donated to the event from many local Old Sacramento businesses such as: TrailMix, Taylor’s Art and Soul, Ten
22, Firehouse, Fanny Ann’s, Rio City Café, Joe’s Crab Shack, Evangeline’s, Visions of Eden, Rocky Mountain
Chocolate Factory, Turtles, Mea Vita, Sacramento Sweets, Sparkles, Village Hat Shop, and IMAX. Ettore’s
European Bakery provided the dessert and Vino Noceto provided the wine. All volunteers in attendance were
given a certificate of appreciation and a few volunteers received special awards. Service Pins were awarded for
volunteers who have been active in the organization for five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, thirty, and thirty-
five years or more. Everyone had a wonderful time and enjoyed an evening off to celebrate the success of the year.
Thank you to our wonderful table sponsors who helped make the event a night to remember! Lina Fat, Umpqua
Bank, Councilmember Steve Cohn, Councilmember Robbie Waters, Omar R. Bardales, CPA, Rita Gibson
Insurance & Investment Services, Councilmember Bonnie Pannell, Burnett and Mimi Miller, Mary Helmich, and
the Convention, Culture & Leisure Department of the City of Sacramento.
Please join us in congratulating these amazing volunteers on their accomplishments this year!
Youth Award: Robert Dykstra
Docent of the Year: Jim Harrison
Sacramento History Museum Most Hours Award: Howard Hatch for 651.5 hours!
Most Active New Docent: Mary Aye
Most Active New Living History Re-enactor: Karen Wilkie
Best New Gold Rush Days Venue: Donna Fipps: Mrs. Gold’s Needle Point
Best New Character: Tommy Linter aka Reverend O.C. Wheeler
49er of the Year: Jerry Haynes
Craft Volunteer: Karyn Cheng
Special Projects Award: Kate Styrsky: New Museum Adventure
New Museum Program Award: Kathy Brunetti & Kristin Nicholson : Agriculture Program
Best Brogue: Candy Zizek aka Mary Griffith
Living History Most Hours Award: Donna Fipps for 259.25 hours!
New Event Award: Roger Quinn & Jim Lundsten: Theatre of Lights
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DOCENT
CORNER
There are many ways to volunteer for the Historic Old
Sacramento Foundation (HOSF). Once a small Sign up now!
foundation, the HOSF has grown to include the
Sacramento History Museum, the Old Sacramento
Fall Docent Training
Living History Program, and is also the founder of the September/October 2010
Old Sacramento Underground Tours. We are always
looking for volunteers to help with special events, set-up
Sign up now!
and tear down, office help, weekend crafts and activities,
gold panning, kids games, docent program, living history,
research, and greeters. If history is your passion and you Living History Training
have extra time on your hands, consider becoming a February 2011
volunteer. Additional information about volunteer
opportunities is available at
www.historicoldsacramento.org.
For more information, please contact
Janessa West at
jwest@cityofsacramento.org.
Living History: Getting Ready for the Gold Rush
It is almost time for the annual Gold Rush Days historical
reenactment event held each year over Labor Day Craft Corner:
Weekend. This year the event is September 3rd, 4th, 5th,
Bring the whole family in to make
and 6th. Old Sacramento Living History plays a big role
in this event in bringing alive the 1849 scene with a tent a free, fun craft!
city. In Tent City, members of living history portray a • August: Paper Quilt Squares
number of colorful characters and run the various venues
such as the Stinking Tent Saloon, the Boarding House, • September: Paper Air Planes
and the Blacksmith Shop. Gold Rush Days is a wonderful
• October: Halloween Masks
event full of the sights, sounds, and even smells of the
Gold Rush Days Gold Rush. For more information about Gold Rush Days
visit www.discovergold.org.
Old Sacramento Living History Program - Schedule of Events
If you like to learn, the Living History Program & Classes are a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of the gold rush and Old
Sacramento. Please feel free to come to a class or event!
August 2010
General Membership Meeting, open to the public – August 14th, 2010 10:00-12:00 at the Sacramento History Museum
Living History Stroll – August 14th, 2010 1:00-2:00 Old Sacramento
September 2010
Gold Rush Days – September 3rd - 6th, 2010 11:00am to 7:00pm
General Membership Meeting, open to the public – September 11th, 2010 10:00-12:00 at the Eagle Theatre at 925 Front Street
Living History Stroll – September 11th, 2010 1:00-2:00 Old Sacramento
October 2010
General Membership Meeting, open to the public – October 9th, 2010 10:00-12:00 at the Sacramento History Museum
Ghost Tours – October 15,16,22,23,29,30, 2010 Old Sacramento
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Sacramento History Museum
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HOSF is going green! In an effort to conserve our natural resources,
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Are you smarter than a fifth grader? See how much you know about our state!
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A California Puzzler
1. Famous suspension bridge found in San 1 2
Francisco, California.
3. The most populated city in California.
6. In 1906, the city of San Francisco had this 3 4
terrible natural disaster.
7. State tree of California.
9. This mineral was found in 1849 and caused 5 6
many people to come to California.
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10. Portuguese explorer (sailing for Spain) who in
1542 was probably the first European to come 8
to California.
9 10
11. English explorer who in 1570 claimed the land
of California for England.
13. The state motto which means “I found it!”
11
14. Along with the Sacramento, this is the other
largest river in California.
15. A desert found in California.
16. True or False: California is the most populated 12
state in the United States. 13
17. The capital city of California.
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DOWN 15
2. The lowest point in California, it is below sea
level. 16
4. The deepest lake in California (@1500 ft.)
5. The nickname for the state of California.
8. The highest point in California (14,499 ft.) 17
12. Famous national park with some of North
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