STANFORD-LATHROP HOUSE

Historical Landmark

Description:
The house was originally designed in 1857 by Seth Babson and was purchased by Leland Stanford in 1861. It served as the state executive office from 1861 to 1867, before the completion of the State Capitol. It was later extensively remodeled and enlarged. In 1900 Jane Lathrop Stanford gave the house to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento to create the Stanford-Lathrop Memorial Home for Friendless Children. This property was also listed in the National Register of Historic Places on 12/9/1971.

Registration Date: 5/22/1957

Location:
City: Sacramento
County: Sacramento

Directions:
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park, 800 N St, Sacramento

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