National Historic Landmark

Stanford-Lathrop House

Sacramento, Sacramento County, California
Listed
December 9, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000178

About this property

The Leland Stanford Mansion, often known simply as the Stanford Mansion, is a historic mansion and California State Park in Sacramento, California, which serves as the official reception center for the Government of California and one of the official workplaces of the governor of California. Built in 1856, the mansion was formerly the residence of Leland Stanford, the 8th governor of California and founder of Stanford University. In 1900, the Stanford family donated the estate to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento, which operated a children's home there until 1978. Subsequently, the California government purchased the property to serve as the capital's ceremonial reception center and as a state park, officially known as the Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park.

Location

800 N St.
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California
38.57626, -121.49784

Categories

TRANSPORTATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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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 Stanford-Lathrop House listed on the National Register?

Stanford-Lathrop House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Stanford-Lathrop House?

Stanford-Lathrop House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Stanford-Lathrop House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Stanford-Lathrop House 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 Stanford-Lathrop House?

The period of significance for Stanford-Lathrop House is recorded as the industrial era.

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