California Governor's Mansion, Sacramento Photos

Today the California Governor's Mansion is a museum which reflects what 12 gubernatorial families have done to personalize or modify the building. It was built in 1877, for Albert Gallatin, a partner in the hardware store of Huntington & Hopkins, which also belonged to two of the families who financed the first transcontinental railroad. The Second Empire-style house was designed by Nathaniel D. Goodell.

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California Governor's Mansion was built for Albert Gallatin, a partner in the hardware store of Huntington & Hopkins. Sacramento, CA.Second Empire tower details of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Turret & bracket details of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Front porch of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
California Governor's Mansion (1877) (1526 H St.) was built for Albert Gallatin, a partner in the hardware store of Huntington & Hopkins. Sacramento, CA. Style: Second Empire. Architect: Nathaniel D. Goodell.Second Empire tower details of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Turret & bracket details of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Front porch of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
Facade of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Tower of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Flower in garden of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Coach house of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
Facade of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Tower of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Flower in garden of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Coach house of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
Front hall stairway of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Decorated stairway of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Marble nymph statue in entryway of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Marble classical statue of girl in entryway of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
Front hall stairway of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Decorated stairway of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Marble nymph statue in entryway of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Marble classical statue of girl in entryway of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
Entry wainscoting in entrance of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Ceiling pattern in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Parlor of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Piano room sitting room of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
Entry wainscoting in entrance of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Ceiling pattern in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Parlor of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Piano room sitting room of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
Sitting room of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Ceiling plasterwork in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Fireplace in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Christmas tree in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
Sitting room of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Ceiling plasterwork in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Fireplace in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Christmas tree in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
Dining room in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.China & silverware used by governors in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Dining room sideboard in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Dining room Christmas decorations in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
Dining room in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.China & silverware used by governors in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Dining room sideboard in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Dining room Christmas decorations in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
Master bedroom in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Bedroom in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Chaise used by Governor Brown in bedroom of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.
Master bedroom in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Bedroom in California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.Chaise used by Governor Brown in bedroom of California Governor's Mansion. Sacramento, CA.

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