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Francisco Solano Alviso Adobe
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By Mathew H. Kohnen, November 15, 2007 | |
| | | 1. State Historic Landmark No.510 | | The image above is of a possible State Historic Landmarks plaque to be erected at the Alviso Adobe Park in Pleasanton, California, upon completion of the park and museum. | | |
Inscription. This building, erected in 1844-46 by Francisco Solano Alviso, was the first adobe house to be built in the Pleasanton Valley. It was originally called Alisal-The Sycamores. Following the Battle of Sunol Canyon, General John C. Frémont withdrew to this building, which became his headquarters for several days. (Marker Number 510.)
Location. 37° 39.624′ N, 121° 54.744′ W. Marker is in Pleasanton, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from Foothill Rd ¾ mile south of Old Foothill Rd.. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3459 Foothill Road, Pleasanton CA 94588, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Alviso Adobe (here, next to this marker); Alviso Adobe Community Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Meadowlark Dairy - The Dairy Silo (within shouting distance of this marker); Meadowlark Dairy – Dairy Bunkhouse (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Meadowlark Dairy – Dairy Manager’s House (about 300 feet away); The Pleasanton Hotel (approx. 2.1 miles away); J. W. Kottinger’s Barn (approx. 2.2 miles away); Kottinger’s Barn (approx. 2.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Pleasanton.
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By Mathew H. Kohnen, November 7, 2003 | |
| | | 2. Francisco Solano Alviso Adobe | | |
There is no State Histroic landmarks plaque present at the site.
Additional comments.
1. State Historic Landmarks Plaque
No State Historic Landmark Plaque currently exists for this site. A bronze historic landmarks plaque may be erected when construction of the surrounding parkland are completed. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor — Submitted November 27, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. |
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By Mathew H. Kohnen, November 7, 2007 | |
| | | 3. Francisco Solano Alviso Adobe | | A project to seismically retrofit the house, as well as restoring the house to its early 1900's appearance, is nearing completion. | | |
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By Mathew H. Kohnen, November 7, 2007 | |
| | | 4. Francisco Solano Alviso Adobe | | Besides the seismic reinforcing being done on the home, the interior living spaces are also being restored. When completed, period specific furnishings will be added and the home will become a museum. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on November 15, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 3,308 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on November 27, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 15, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
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