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| The Gold Rush of 1849 and the advent of the railroad several years later, are two principal factors accounting for Folsom’s existence. Originally a gold mining town, and the site of the first passenger rail system west of the Rockies, Folsom is steeped in a rich and colorful history. The best place to begin exploring Folsom’s history is a walk through “Old Folsom’s” Downtown Historic District. Outside the Historic District, points of interest to explore include the original Folsom Prison, offering museum guided tours daily, the Folsom Powerhouse, the Folsom Dam, built in 1955 and Folsom Lake. Today, Folsom is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. The town is intersected by a wide stretch of the American River, which is ringed by walking, biking, and equestrian trails. Folsom is bordered on the north by Folsom Lake, an 18,000-acre, man made lake, and has miles of preserved wetlands and creeks, also bordered by developed trails, rolling hills, and an abundance of beautiful views. Folsom has an excellent public school system and an exceedingly low crime rate. The city has a stable local economy, with the city maintaining balanced budgets, including surpluses and reserves over the past several years. City leaders are also widely respected for allowing business and residential development to proceed, but in a controlled and thoughtful manner. Located between Interstate Highway 80 and US Highway 50 in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains, Folsom is 20 minutes east of Sacramento, and a 35-minute drive to the Sacramento International Airport. The South Shore of Lake Tahoe and its Ski Resorts are 1-1/2 hours to the east and San Francisco, 2 hours to the west. For more detailed information on the Folsom area, visit the Folsom Chamber of Commerce website at www.folsomchamber.com. Cemo Commercial’s available properties include Retail, Flex Office/Tech space and Class- A office buildings. For specific leasing information on available properties in the Folsom area, choose “For Lease” on the Links Bar to the left, or contact Sammy F. Cemo, Marilyn Gautschi or Lacey Vizcay at Cemo Commercial, (916) 933-2300. Census Year 2000 Area Demographics:
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