Vacaville in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

"The Hospital"

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, January 4, 2015

1. "The Hospital" Marker

Inscription. Built in 1886, The Walker House was later used as Vacaville's first general hospital from 1932 to 1946. Doctors Jenny, Stansbury, and Nurse Tillman handled maternity and minor surgery. The house was purchased by Gary R. Zadnik in 1972, and is currently the Zadnik family residence.

Erected 2000 by Vacaville Heritage Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 38° 21.342′ N, 121° 59.249′ W. Marker is in Vacaville, California, in Solano County. Marker is at the intersection of Elizabeth St and Catherine Street, on the right when traveling north on Elizabeth St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vacaville CA 95688, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Built 1864 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gillespie’s Store (about 300 feet away); Site of First Business Building of Record (about 300 feet away); The Odd Fellows Hall (about 400 feet away); Triangle Building (about 400 feet away); Walker Opera House (about 400 feet away); Old Town Hall (about 500 feet away); Barcar Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vacaville.

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Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, January 4, 2015

2. "The Hospital" Marker

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Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, January 4, 2015

3. "The Hospital"

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, January 4, 2015

4. "The Hospital"

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.