#0614 Stanford-Lathrop Home
Title
#0614 Stanford-Lathrop Home
Site information:
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park, 800 N St, Sacramento38.576412,-121.497933
Plaque information:
State plaquePlaque text:
Leland Stanford HouseThe house 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 Capital. 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.
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation with the cooperation and support of the Stanford Alumni Club of Sacramento. August 1, 1986.
Registered 5/22/1957