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Eureka, everyone!
I found my way to the Gold Rush capital of Sacramento to conclude my tour of the Northwestern Disappearing Landmarks. When there’s something amiss in governmental policy, I’ve learned that the best approach is to stage a protest! I’ve been collecting flyers from the Landmarks, even though only two had any paperwork, and I am bringing them to the steps of the State Capitol to show the government that people and beavers still care about history!
Sacramento has over forty Historical Landmarks in its metropolitan area alone, including two that are slated for shutdown: the Governor’s Mansion and the Stanford-Lathrop Home. Both were closed when I arrived, which was sad, but I nonetheless took a long while to admire the architecture.
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| #823: The Governor’s Mansion | #614: The Stanford-Lathrop Home |
With my resolve newly charged, I sauntered over to the steps of the Capitol building, itself a Historical Landmark, and set up shop on its steps, hoping to attract the attention of a passing Congressperson. I waited a long time. People walked by, posed for pictures on the stairs, and went inside. I didn’t see a single representative until finally, I realized it was President’s Day. Congress had the day off! Well, fiddlesticks! I started to pack up, but then I thought somebody of importance must still be inside today! I decided to infiltrate the State Capitol and find an audience with Governor Brown Bear!
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After passing through a hallway detailing every county in California (Solano featured the Benicia Capitol as a top Landmark! What nerve!) I found my way to the governor’s office. It was just as I suspected: Governor Brown Bear was tied up in red tape! I couldn’t even get past it to shake his paw, and when I told him about the plight of the Landmarks, he grunted and said there was nothing he could do! We’ll see about that. When I get back from my Camino trek, I shall return here on a day that isn’t a public holiday and bring even more literature! Wa ha ha ha ha!
Stick it to the bear!
Update: May 4, 2012
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