National Historic Landmark

Pony Express Terminal

Sacramento, Sacramento County, California
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000220

About this property

The Pony Express Terminal, also known as the B. F. Hastings Bank Building, is a historic commercial building at 1000 2nd Street in Sacramento, California. Built in 1852, it was the western endpoint of the Pony Express from 1860 to 1861, the period of the service's operation. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966. It now houses a museum dedicated to the history of Wells Fargo, and is part of Old Sacramento State Historic Park, itself a National Historic Landmark District. The B. F. Hastings Bank Building is a California Historical Landmark No. 606.

Location

1006 2nd St.
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California
38.58303, -121.50432

Categories

COMMUNICATIONS
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Pony Express Terminal listed on the National Register?

Pony Express Terminal was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Pony Express Terminal?

Pony Express Terminal is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Pony Express Terminal a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pony Express Terminal has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Pony Express Terminal?

The period of significance for Pony Express Terminal is recorded as the industrial era.

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