On the next corner stood the large frame mansion of Charles Crocker, one of the builders of the C. P. R. R., built at an expense of $2,500,000. His son William H. built himself a home on the far corner of the same block.
"California 1849-1913 or the Rambling Sketches and Experiences of Sixty-four Years' Residence in that State."
L. H. Woolley
When the late Charles Crocker selected this site for his home there was one piece of property facing on Sacramento street that he could not buy, so in order to get even with the owner, a Mr. Young, he had a tall spite fence built around the house.
"California 1849-1913 or the Rambling Sketches and Experiences of Sixty-four Years' Residence in that State."
L. H. Woolley
The Crocker heirs, not desiring to rebuild on their property on California, between Taylor and Jones streets, bequeathed it to the Episcopal Diocese on which to build a new Grace Church.
"California 1849-1913 or the Rambling Sketches and Experiences of Sixty-four Years' Residence in that State."
L. H. Woolley
