Photos of Sylvan Corners from past to present. Click on any of the thumbnails below to view a larger image.
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Sylvan Grammar School
Photos of Sylvan Grammar School from past to present. Click on one of the thumbnails to see a larger image.
The Roadhouse Era: 1849-1864
Soon after gold was discovered in 1848, a road was established from Sacramento to Auburn and beyond to carry supplies to the miners.
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.
Arcade Cripple Creek Trail Historical Guide
The Arcade Cripple Creek Trail runs through some historic landmarks such as the Mitchell Farm, Pilchar Farm and C-Bar-C Ranch.
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…