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In 1978, the State of California purchased Leland Stanford Mansion, located at 800 N Street, for use as a state park, and it was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1987. Following an extensive five-year renovation, the house was opened for tours in 2005. Because many of the items inside the house remain the property of others, visitors ...
121 reviews and 176 photos of LELAND STANFORD MANSION STATE HISTORIC PARK "In the past 2 years I've toured the Stanford Mansion about 4 times. Each time I learn something new and each time I leave thinking "Wow! That was so interesting!" I am a history buff- I love learning about how people lived "in the olden days".
- 800 N St Sacramento, CA 95814
The Leland Stanford Mansion was built between 1856 and 1857 as a two-story home for merchant Shelton Fogus. The home was purchased by Central Pacific Railroad co-founder and President, Leland Stanford, in 1861, just before he became California’s eighth governor. Stanford quickly added a separate governor’s office, and later expanded the ...
Mar 12, 2024 · Dive into the heart of San Francisco's past with us as Ken the Lost Leland Stanford Mansion, a masterpiece of luxury lost to the 1906 earthquake. Explore the...
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The Mansion served as the office of three governors during the turbulent 1860?s - Leland Stanford, Fredrick Low and Henry Haight. As a pro-Union Civil War governor and president of the Central Pacific Railroad, Leland Stanford negotiated political and business deals at the Mansion that helped complete the transcontinental railroad.
Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom present. Take a spooky tour through the Leland Stanford Mansion, where you’ll be guided through frightfully decorated rooms, each speaking to tales of history and oozing with supernatural surprises. Special Evening Tours are happening October 20, 21, 27, 28 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Oct 20, 2023 · About Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park: The Leland Stanford Mansion is a stunning example of the splendor and elegance of the Victorian era in California. Originally built in 1856 by Gold Rush merchant Sheldon Fogus, the Mansion was later purchased and remodeled (twice!) by Leland and Jane Stanford. Leland Stanford served as Governor ...
