 Occupying an entire block between I and J Streets and 9th and 10th Streets in downtown Sacramento, Cesar Chavez Park and Plaza currently stands on "Old City Plaza" founded in 1849 by John Sutter.At one time, the California State Capitol Building was proposed for the location, but the idea was abandoned in 1857 after residents voiced concerns.In 1872, developer and land designer John Keating was hired to create a plan for the park.