Hayward in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Rancho San Lorenzo
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 10, 2011
1. Rancho San Lorenzo Marker
Original site of corrals of Don Guillermo Castro and part of 26,722 acre grant of Rancho San Lorenzo made by Governor Michaeltorena, 1842. Rancho adobe stood on present site of City Hall. Castro’s wife was Marie Luisa Peralta, daughter of grantee of Rancho San Antonio. His cousin was Juan Bautista Alvarado. Governor, 1836 – 1842.
Erected 1946 by Eden Parlor No. 113 and Historic Landmarks Committee, N.S.G.W.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 37° 40.243′ N, 122° 4.939′ W. Marker is in Hayward, California, in Alameda County. Marker is on Mission Boulevard (State Highway 185) south of C Street. Marker is mounted at the base of the left light pole at the entrance steps to the Hayward City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22787 Mission Boulevard, Hayward CA 94541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hayward 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hayward War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hayward Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen F. Strutz Veterans Memorial Building
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Don Castro’s wife was the daughter of Luis Maria Peralta having grown up on the neighboring Rancho San Antonio.
Also see . . . Guillermo Castro. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 13, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 10, 2011
2. Rancho San Lorenzo Marker and Hayward City Hall
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 10, 2011
3. Rancho San Lorenzo Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 10, 2011
4. Hayward City Hall
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 16, 2022
5. Alex Guiliani Plaza Dedication Plaque
Marker on the foundation of the opposing light pole in front of the building.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 10, 2011
6. Hayward City Hall
Site of the Rancho San Lorenzo Adobe
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,514 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on May 12, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 6. submitted on April 11, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
