Niles in Fremont in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Vallejo Flour Mill
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December 27, 2008
1. Vallejo Flour Mill Marker
Niles was once called "Vallejo Mills". Stone aqueduct carrying water for mill parallels Niles Canyon Road.
Erected by Department of Public Works - Division of Highways. (Marker Number 46.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 37° 34.717′ N, 121° 58.645′ W. Marker is in Fremont, California, in Alameda County. It is in Niles. Marker is on Mission Boulevard (California Route 238) half a mile west of Niles Canyon Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fremont CA 94536, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “The Bankers Building” (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad (about 800 feet away); Essanay Studio Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Essanay Film Studio (approx. ¼ mile away); Paths Through a Varied Landscape
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More about this marker. The marker is on the side of Mission Boulevard located near the front of several houses.
Regarding Vallejo Flour Mill. This is California Historical Landmark No. 46.
January 10, 2010
2. Vallejo Flour Mill Marker
December 27, 2008
3. Foundation of Vallejo Flour Mill
Photographed By Willis Foster, Photographer, circa 1940
4. Vallejo Flour Mill
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS CAL,1-NIL,2-
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HABS CAL,1-NIL,2-
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Photographed By Willis Foster, Photographer, circa 1940
5. Vallejo Flour Mill Race
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS CAL,1-NIL,2-
HABS CAL,1-NIL,2-
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2008. This page has been viewed 2,935 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on August 7, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2008. 2. submitted on January 12, 2010. 3. submitted on December 28, 2008. 4, 5. submitted on April 3, 2010. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
