r/whereinsacramento • u/Dolphin-Pod88 • 11d ago

Solved Where are these things?

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u/J4YV1L 11d ago

It looks like a light puzzle in a videogame. If you direct the sunbeam into the jewel, the stone door will open

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u/alexwoww 10d ago

Someone plays Tomb Raider/Uncharted/Assassin’s Creed!

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u/TheMainTony 11d ago

Buchen Sun Drums.
Why so many all in one place, I wonder.....

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u/GirlCowBev 11d ago

Capitol Mall East, between 15th and 16th.

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u/Dolphin-Pod88 9d ago

Yes. That’s it. Solved

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u/unkind-god-8113 11d ago

ikea daleks

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u/Diligent_Team_2598 11d ago

Exterminate!

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u/heytherecatlady 10d ago

Your username 😭 RIP 8113

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u/nachouncle 11d ago

These structures are part of a major interactive public art installation called "Golden State", created by artists Lita Albuquerque and Mitchell De Jarnett.

Where they are located They are situated in the California State Capitol Park complex in Sacramento, California, specifically near the East End Complex.

What they are used for While they look like futuristic telescope or satellite dishes, they serve purely an aesthetic and artistic function. The overall installation spans over a plaza divided into three distinct conceptual zones:

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u/genericthroaway2000 11d ago

Did you just use AI 😭

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u/suburbanplankton 11d ago

They must have died while writing it...

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u/texbinky 10d ago

I'll finish the job thanks to r/redditsniper

Zone 1: Sacramento Monarchs and Kings mascots through the years

Zone 2: Foodie Trends in the City of Trees since Y2K, featuring frozen yogurt, 50% off all rolls, will it taco, pô-kèh bowlz 4 Lifeeee, and hyperlocal fusion we question whether it's supposed to taste like that, among others.

Zone 3: interactive quiz game with one prompt: "What's that Noise?"

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u/auto_deleted 11d ago

Capital mall

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u/Dolphin-Pod88 9d ago

Sure. That’s right.

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u/Opening-Midnight4057 11d ago

Capitol Avenue, in front of the East End Complex!

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u/Dolphin-Pod88 9d ago

Yes. Even more specifics. Solved.

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u/Baconshit 11d ago

Do they light up at night?

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u/Acceptable-Two6182 10d ago

They used to

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u/Norcalmom_71 11d ago

EEC - I used to work at 1500 Capitol. :)

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u/Dolphin-Pod88 9d ago

Nice. You’re an expert then.

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u/Norcalmom_71 9d ago

None of us ever knew what they were :)

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u/Neapolitan_9183 11d ago

Translucent sandwiches of human endeavor

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u/SkinnyFatKidd 10d ago

It’s for getting in contact with aliens

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u/hocobo86 9d ago

Between Grocery Outlet and the Capitol building

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u/MusicCreator747 9d ago

Haha I just drove by those Saturday night driving to an event. Hahaha recognize them instantly.

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u/Dolphin-Pod88 9d ago

That’s cool. Hope it was a great event

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u/strangerthanblue 8d ago

I always wish they were drums for people to play.

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u/Dolphin-Pod88 6d ago

Now that would be a great idea.

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u/MetreonIMAXGuy 7d ago

Rejects from the bar table factory

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u/Dolphin-Pod88 6d ago

That’s probably super accurate

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u/Legitimate-Art8175 11d ago

Near the capitol rose garden. 15th and 16th street.

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u/Dolphin-Pod88 9d ago

Yes. That’s right.