City of Sacramento Official Seal | History & Symbolism #243480 (License: Personal Use)

The seal features a central depiction of the California State Capitol building, surrounded by symbols of Sacramento’s identity: fertile farmland, rivers, railroads, industry, and wildlife including deer and salmon. The outer ring reads “City of Sacramento” and “Founded in 1849,” reflecting its role as California’s capital and one of the state’s oldest incorporated cities.

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