Memories of the people, places and things that make Citrus Heights who we are
What and who we are and how we got here
Welcome to the Citrus Heights Historical Society. Our goal here is to show you interesting aspects of the history of our city.
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Small Family Farm Era
In 1910, real estate developer, Walt Trainor, began to buy large farms in northeast Sacramento County and subdivide them into smaller, 5 to 10 acre parcels. He marketed these parcels to people who wanted an income-generating farm in the country. Citrus fruit was a popular and profitable crop to grow at the time, so Walt…
Roseville Railyard Explosions
Citrus Heights Fire Battalion Chief, Lloyd Patterson, arrived at Fire Station 6 on the morning of Saturday, April 28, 1973. Located in the town of Antelope, the tiny fire station had just been completed the day before and Chief Patterson was there to inspect it. Lt. F. Grundy, who lived at the station along with…
Dry Farming Era: 1850-1920
While some early settlers catered to teamsters along the Auburn Road, others came to Citrus Heights with an eye on farming.