NEWS

January 2012 newsletter

Current Exhibit in the History Gallery
Continuing the theme of "Our Journey", the newest exhibit in the History Gallery at the Community Center is the Veterans of West Sacramento. The exhibit opens on the second weekend of November and illustrates the journey of another significant population in the history of West Sacramento.

Shop for Museums
WSHS History Gallery is registered and included in an online shopping web site that benefits a museum or museums of your choice. A percent goes to support the WSHS History Gallery and the collections. Go to Shop for Museums.

History of the I Street Bridge.
New article. Read it here...

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About the West Sacramento Historical Society

Major Collections

Fire Engines (see the photos)

1926 Federal with Dodge Brothers engine fire engine (WSFD), known as Old Mary.
1937 Chevy wooden tanker fire engine (BRYTE FD), known as Lizzy or Wine Barrel
1954/55 International fire engine (Washington FD)

Major Projects

Hosted a series of guided museum tours for schools and for children from the Sikh community.
Embarked on a series of museum displays depicting the rich cultural history of West Sacramento and honoring the diverse communities within our city.
Obtained California Historic Landmark designation for the Washington Fire Department l930's Art Deco 3rd Street Firehouse building.
Obtained California Historic Landmark designation for the first Pacific Coast Salmon Cannery site on the river bank near River Walk Park.
Developed several interpretive displays for the City of West Sacramento, Broderick Boat Launch area.
Develop history related displays in City of West Sacramento Civic Center.
Restore the fire engine, "Old Mary."
Renovated Bryte FD fire engine.
Developed several history displays that were rotated between local businesses and various community centers.

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