Often when folks visit the streets of Old Sacramento, they have no idea there is a hidden, more secret world lurking beneath their feet. There are hints and clues given at Fulton's Prime Rib @ 900 2nd Street. The charming and quaint Fulton's courtyard, at subterranean level, can been seen from the sidewalk above, and provides testament to the Gold Rush era, when Sacramento endured flooding.
In 1850, the first catastrophic flood paid visit to Sacramento. Two years later the city was virtually destroyed by high waters.
When a third flood devastated the city in 1862, dirt was hauled in by wagon, and the street level was raised to present level to hopefully curtail flooding.
This summer, folks who visit Old Sacramento, could have a new opportunity to experience the area from another perspective - thanks to an agreement between city leaders and a historical preservation group.
An agreement has been accepted by the Sacramento City Council with the Historic Old Sacramento Foundation to begin giving tours of the underground and hidden areas beneath sidewalks and buildings in Old Sacramento.
For more information on these tours, you can visit the Old Sacramento Living History Website - or www.oldsacramento.com
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