Blue Anchor Building

The Blue Anchor Building is a Spanish Colonial Revival structure in Sacramento with an L-shaped footprint and two stories. It combines steel and concrete construction with stucco walls and low-pitched red tile roofing.

The building was designed and constructed in 1931 by the architecture firm Starks and Flanders. It received its National Register of Historic Places designation in 1983.

The building showcases Spanish Colonial design elements that became popular across California in the early 1900s. These features are visible in the decorative details and wall treatments that contribute to the character of the surrounding area.

The building is located on 10th Street in downtown Sacramento and now houses an important government office. Keep in mind that its use as an administrative building may affect visitor access to the interior.

The building features a distinctive tower with two and a half stories positioned at a street corner that anchors the streetscape. This corner tower was a favored design element in Spanish Colonial Revival architecture of that era.

Location: California

Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.57583,-121.49500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14