Mayor Daniel W. Carmichael

In 1898, newlyweds Daniel and Myrtle (Robb) Carmichael moved into the majestic Queen Anne style home at 1903 21st Street in Poverty Ridge. The home was built by Myrtles's father, Charles Robb, who deeded the home to the young couple. The Robb family also resided breifly in the home before buildig another Poverty Ridge residence at 2030 23rd Street. Daniel Carmichael later became the mayor of Sacramento from 1917-19, as well as a representative in the State Assembly. He was also a major real estate land developer, having established the community of Carmichael in 1910 through his real estate company, The Firm of Curtis, Carmichael and Brand. Today the former Carmichael-Robb residence has been converted into law offices.

Featured images (in order of appearace): 1) Daniel W. Carmichael, 2) Myrtle Robb Carmichael, 3) A rare early 20th-century photograph of the Carmichael-Robb home at 1903 2st Street, 4) Mr. Charles Robb.