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…
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…
While some early settlers catered to teamsters along the Auburn Road, others came to Citrus Heights with an eye on farming.
Soon after gold was discovered in 1848, a road was established from Sacramento to Auburn and beyond to carry supplies to the miners.
Photos of Sylvan Grammar School from past to present. Click on one of the thumbnails to see a larger image.
Photos of Sylvan Corners from past to present.
