SITE OF FIRST CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Historical Landmark

Description:
California's first state fair was held on this site on October 4, 1854. Sponsored by the California State Agricultural Society, the exhibition of 'horses, cattle, mules, and other stock, and agricultural, mechanical, and domestic manufacture and productions' promoted the new state's growing agricultural industry. A different city held the fair each year, until Sacramento became the permanent location in 1861.

Registration Date: 7/20/1973

Location:
San Francisco
County: San Francisco

Directions:
269 Bush at Montgomery St, San Francisco 

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