On this site once stood the home of Barbara Bunshah (b. 1926 - d. 2007) City Librarian, curator of the Livermore History Center, and creator of the "Bunshah Index" of Livermore newspapers, and who resided here from C. 1958 to 2007. — — Map (db m199128) HM
"There's more to life than being a passenger"
Amelia Mary Earhart
Just 600 feet south of where you now stand was Oakland's old North Field runway where aviatrix
Amelia Earhart made history. On January 11, 1935, Earhart flew . . . — — Map (db m179015) HM
Breonna Taylor was a black healthcare worker
from Louisville who became an iconic figure of
the 2020 Black Lives Matter uprising, the largest
protest movement in U.S. history. She was
murdered in her home by three plainclothes
police . . . — — Map (db m211516) HM
Presented to the City of Oakland by Aloha Parlor No. 106 Native Daughters of the Golden West in memory of our Past President
Sallie Rutherford Thaler
May 19, 1888 – March 8, 1958
A lifelong resident of Oakland
Grand Secretary, NDGW, for . . . — — Map (db m218621) HM
Marker:
Governor Juan Bautista Alvarado
02/14/1809 – 7/13/1882
Juan Bautista Valentin Alvarado y Vallejo was born in Monterey, Alta California under Spanish rule. His family came with the Portola-Serra Expedition to settle Alta . . . — — Map (db m220002) HM
From Oakland they came, their gifts many.
Caguate
1733-1803
Jalquin Bay Miwok, the last Oakland area tribal woman to join the Missions, 1808
Jausate
1764-1784
Huchiun Ohlone, first Oakland area tribal woman to move to Mission Dolores, . . . — — Map (db m220278) HM
Originally installed by the Women's Improvement Club in 1932, the Pleasanton Sign has become a familiar landmark and prominent symbol of the community. In 2005, the sign underwent complete restoration, and was rededicated by the City Council on . . . — — Map (db m193940) HM
"The river here is…filled with large rocks. We crossed on a bridge but expect to ford the next times…We started through Mad Canyon which is rightly named…the hardest place for teams I ever saw" - Caroline L. Richardson, Sep 12, 1852 — — Map (db m211142) HM
The William J. Paugh House, also known as Rosewall, is a very pure example of a Gothic Revival House. The style was most popular during the 1840's and 1850's. It was built in the late 1850's by Charles L. Parish, artist, architect and builder. . . . — — Map (db m28067) HM
In memory of Miss Minnie Provis who faithfully served as City Clerk for the City of Sutter Creek from 1913 to 1965 under the leadership of 16 mayors Dedicated 1975 — — Map (db m106335) HM
Completed in 1868, the home featured many surprisingly modern conveniences including running water, flush toilets, an acetylene gas lighting system, eight fireplaces, and wall-to-wall carpeting. The pink stucco mansion was designed by San Francisco . . . — — Map (db m29644) HM
Josephine Felix arrived from France in 1852, one of the first settlers in Salt Spring Valley. Soon widowed, she established a waystation at the junction of the Angels and Central Ferry Roads. She wed neighbor Alban Hettick and the couple developed a . . . — — Map (db m58929) HM
This site, in 1849, was a trading center for pioneer miners of Northwestern Calaveras County. It was named after the gulch where William and Dan Carsner found large nuggets imbedded in the course sand.
Water for mining was brought from the Middle . . . — — Map (db m11975) HM
In the early 19th century many canneries operated throughout California. The rich agricultural and fishing areas of east Contra Costa County hosted a number of canneries and packing sheds. The picturesque Antioch waterfront was home to two canneries . . . — — Map (db m18292) HM
Eleven women founded the Woman's Club of Antioch in February, 1902. They pledged to "improve and beautify the town, to do any business which shall promote the educational, industrial, benevolent, social or political welfare of its members or the . . . — — Map (db m93605) HM
These twelve years, beloved one,
have been a journey into light - into love. You know my gratitude and my love!
Eugene O'Neill, from the dedication of Long Day's Journey into Night
to Carlotta Monterey O'Neill on their 12th . . . — — Map (db m200165) HM
This Victorian style house was built around 1885 and was purchased by Adolphus Podva and Mary Alma McPherson for ten gold coins. In 1911, one of their three sons, Roger and his wife Ruby May Oswill, purchased it and lived there until 1977. Ruby May . . . — — Map (db m202118) HM
Built in 1879 by James
Bickerstaff on a dirt road
that is now Mt. Diablo
Blvd. Daughter, Jennie
Bickerstaff (Rosenberg),
lived in the house for 85
years. It was razed in 1964
to build a market which is
now at 3615 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Jennie was . . . — — Map (db m184239) HM
The Orinda Garage and
Miss Graham's Riding
Academy were built
from 1923 - 25 by E.I. de
Laveaga in the Spanish
Mediterranean style.
His uncle ran the
automobile garage on
the corner of Avenida
de Orinda, which still
exists today. . . . — — Map (db m154903) HM
During the World War II Home Front effort, the Richmond Shipyards were an immense facility
covering 880 acres. Constructed for the Henry J. Kaiser Company in 1941 and 1942, these shipyards
became the largest in the world. New methods of ship . . . — — Map (db m146451) HM
The area where you are now standing was alive with activity during World War II, when it was known as Kaiser Shipyard #2. It was one of four shipyards carved from Richmond's coastline to serve the war effort. The Rosie the Riveter Memorial . . . — — Map (db m94433) HM WM
Established July 7, 1908, for the purpose of improving the quality of life in Point Richmond, the Women's Westside Improvement Club is responsible for the original Indian statue fountain, a reading room that became the Westside Branch Library, this . . . — — Map (db m94711) HM
There was always work to be done on the ranch. Each year the Boones ran a walnut processing operation which included washing, hulling, and drying for local walnut farmers. Travis Boone owned one of the few hay harvesters in the valley. At the end . . . — — Map (db m202113) HM
As the community's first service organization,
the Women's Club of Walnut Creek helped meet
many community needs. It established the first
public library in 1916 and the first Walnut Festival
in 1936. The club purchased the land for . . . — — Map (db m159601) HM
Two blocks east is the clubhouse of the Women's Club - the town's first service club, founded in 1911. Among the Club's accomplishments, the group secured the Carnegie Library Foundation grant for the 1916 library. The Women's Club sold its . . . — — Map (db m93811) HM
The home of the pioneer Monroe family stood here for more than a century. The family matriarch, Nancy Gooch, came across the plains from Missouri as a slave in 1849. She gained her freedom in 1850 when California joined the Union as a . . . — — Map (db m17455) HM
Pearly Monroe was a grandson of Peter and Nancy Gooch, who were freed from slavery here when California became a state in 1850. The Monroe family became successful fruit farmers and prominent property holders in Coloma. This house was built by . . . — — Map (db m17205) HM
In 1852 Phillip L. Platt preempted a ½ quarter section here. He erected a log building for the lodging of miners. He named his hotel The Kossuth House. Dr. Platt died in 1853. His widow sold the property to Anna W. Clark for $200 in 1856. She . . . — — Map (db m13165) HM
January 1905, Mrs. Anria Kerr invited ten lay friends to meet at her home to form the “Coalinga Ladies Improvement Club.” Their goal was to “promote harmony and improve social and civic needs.” In 1907 they joined the General . . . — — Map (db m64020) HM
On the night of November 2, 1916, Fred French, while performing his duties of deputy night watchman for the community of Kingsburg, encountered Lew Cowan behaving in a drunken and disorderly manner in the pool hall. Cowan and French engaged in a . . . — — Map (db m95379) HM
In Memory of
Co. E & I 2nd. California Volunteer Infantry 1862 - 1863
Co. B 1st. Battalion Mountaineers California Volunteers 1863 - 1864
Co. A. 1st Battalion Native California Volunteer Calvary 1864
and
Marie Brizard Todd, . . . — — Map (db m32567) HM
Placed by friends and family in loving memory of a woman of unassuming gernerosity. "Mid" was born in Angels Camp, reared in Los Angeles, educated at Stanford and continued her education though out life.
She purchased this building in the late . . . — — Map (db m231431) HM
The Wi'ne'ma Theatre was built in 1919 and named for a young
Indian girl who devoted her life to establishing friendly relations
between her people, the Modoc Indians, and the white men. The
first performance was on November 20, 1920 and tells . . . — — Map (db m142815) HM
Laura Perrott Mahan 1867-1937 James P. Mahan 1867-1937 • Pioneers in the Save-the-Redwoods League • The California State Park Commission has dedicated to their memory this site where on Nov.19.1924, Mr. and Mrs. Mahan discovered that logging had . . . — — Map (db m150292) HM
Indigenous People
Since time immemorial, Lalongkok peoples have lived respectfully among and cared for these redwoods. As Europeans arrived, their cultural ideology led to lasting negative impacts to native cultural practices and to . . . — — Map (db m190829) HM
Established and organized in 1908 as the Men Club to promote the city of El Centro, their first goal was for El Centro to reach a population of 10,000 residents. On October 30, 1908 the women took over the club and renamed it the Women's 10,000 . . . — — Map (db m101569) HM
“But if ever you come beyond the borders as far as the town that lies in a hill dimple at the foot of Kearsarge, never leave it until you have knocked on the door of the brown house under the willow-tree at the end of the village street, and there . . . — — Map (db m2955) HM
This area was originally a portion of the Jewett Brothers’ Ranches. In 1859 Solomon and Philo Jewett walked 2000 miles to present day Kern County. They built the first store in Bakersfield in 1865 and the same year raised the first commercial cotton . . . — — Map (db m24989) HM
Florence Leontine Lowe was born July 29, 1901 in Pasadena. Through an arranged marriage in 1921, she became the wife of a minister, Rankin Barnes. She ended her relationship with him a few years after bearing a son, Billy.
Florence acquired the . . . — — Map (db m51666) HM
During her extraordinary 40-year flying career, aviation pioneer Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran established more speed, altitude and distance records than any other pilot, male or female, in aviation history. While flying a USAF F-86A Sabre here at . . . — — Map (db m115116) HM
After Cesar began organizing farmworkers in 1962, Helen looked after their eight children. Over the years, Helen also became a surrogate mother to countless volunteers who journeyed to Delano, and eventually to La Paz, to work for social justice. . . . — — Map (db m234148) HM
"Josie" was born on June 18, 1875 in Silver City, New Mexico to Harvey and Harriet Whitehall. At 19 years old, she taught school in Pinos Altos, New Mexico. She married Herbert Hall Bishop on March 4, 1896, bearing him seven children. The Bishops . . . — — Map (db m78560) HM
Came to territory by
covered wagon in 1865
Settled here in 1876
Owned and operated
Gwynne Gold Mine, store
hotel and stage station
cattle rancher, Indian agent
Postmistress — — Map (db m83310) HM
Built in 1921 by J.A. Youngreen, the Bank of Upper Lake was a tribute to the prosperity of the area. This was a farming center with extensive cattle and sheep production. The Blue Lake bean developed here by Adolphus Mendenhall became the foundation . . . — — Map (db m140004) HM
Nancy Ann Alien was born November 14, 1832, in Gentry County, Missouri. Her parents were Robert and Marian (Crawford) Ready, natives of Kentucky where they were married in 1826. Nancy was the oldest of four children. Her sister Elenor, "Elen", . . . — — Map (db m148180) HM
Many hundreds of Overland Trail emigrants died while crossing the continent during the great westward expansion of the mid-Nineteenth Century. Most of these emigrants were buried in unmarked graves beside the trails, and have been lost to history. . . . — — Map (db m148181) HM
Anita May Baldwin
was the only daughter born to Arcadia's founder and owner of
Rancho Santa Anita, Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin and his third wife,
Jane Virginia (Jennie) Dexter. Known for her generosity and
compassion, Anita Baldwin was a . . . — — Map (db m198153) HM
A Short History
In 1912 the first promotional organization to appear in Arcadia was a woman’s club called the Cooperative Arcadians. This group of 15 women began by sponsoring programs that increased interest in matters of social . . . — — Map (db m200010) HM
Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer, author and
women's rights activist. She was the 16th woman in the world to be
issued a pilot's license and was the first woman to fly solo across
the Atlantic Ocean. In 1936, she flew a customized . . . — — Map (db m230361) HM
Site of ancient Indian villages.
It was built in 1928 by H.A.Edwards.
It was purchased and enlarged, 1938-1941, by Grace Oliver.
The museum opened in 1941. — — Map (db m152544) HM
In the 1940s Jane S. Pinheiro, a local resident and self-taught wildflower artist, became concerned that rapid growth in the Antelope Valley was
endangering wildflower fields. Jane's dream was to have a "Poppy Park" to protect the official . . . — — Map (db m189239) HM
Jacqueline Cochran (1906-1980), a pioneer in women's
aviation, held more distance and speed records during
her lifetime than any pilot living or dead. In 1971, she
was the first living woman to be inducted into the
National Aviation Hall of . . . — — Map (db m223403) HM
The developers and owners of Douglas Park have transformed a legendary manufacturing plant into a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified development with a diverse mix of office, hotel and industrial/manufacturing uses as . . . — — Map (db m189507) HM
A Tribute to the Women who were the backbone of World War II Military Aircraft Production on this site.
"Rosie-the-Rivers" celebrating the 2,000 C-47 Delivery — — Map (db m243700) WM
The National Honor Society for First-Year Success
Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) was founded in 1924 by Maria Leonard, the
Dean of Women at the University of Illinois, to recognize academic
excellence among freshman women.
Setting . . . — — Map (db m230861) HM
The Archer School for Girls has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. — — Map (db m230684) HM
Cottage built by the Hill family in 1911.
Last homestead acre in the Valley.
Cultural Heritage Board Monument No. 133.
City of Los Angeles.
second marker:
Minnie H. Palmer residence,
a ranch cottage . . . — — Map (db m144408) HM
The Smart Set In Downtown
Beginning in the 1880s, ladies and gentlemen swirled to music in the ballroom
of the Bellevue Terrace Hotel. The three-story Victorian-style hotel, with 140 rooms
and three turrets, was considered . . . — — Map (db m231316) HM
The Foy's on Figueroa
From this intersection emerged much of Los Angeles' history. Early on, the junction was on the outskirts of town; later, it became a fashionable residential area and then the center of business and commerce for the . . . — — Map (db m210197) HM
Variety Spices Life Of Arts Center
Its life has spanned purposes from good causes to good fun, and still, the Italian Renaissance Variety Arts Center remains as a monument to vaudeville and a testament to the pioneer clubwomen who built . . . — — Map (db m206663) HM
Perpetuating the spirit of the cultural
involvement of Los Angeles women.
Declared Historic-Cultural Monument No. 196
by the
Cultural Heritage Board,
Municipal Arts Department,
City of Los Angeles. — — Map (db m175227) HM
Eagle Rock Women's Twentieth Century Clubhouse,
Craftsman style,
built 1915. Declared 1991,
Historic-Cultural Monument No. 537,
City of Los Angeles,
Cultural Heritage Commission,
Cultural Affairs Department. — — Map (db m232560) HM
A Female Don Quixote
Oil heiress Aline Barnsdall was an artistic visionary, feminist, world traveler, political radical, and friend of the anarchist Emma Goldman. "I believe I could best describe her as a sort of 'female Don . . . — — Map (db m176271) HM
Hollyhock House, as part of the 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, has been inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Inscription on this List confirms that this property deserves protection for the benefit of all humanity because . . . — — Map (db m154492) HM
Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944) founded the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and was a well-known figure in Los Angeles. After her founding of the Angelus Temple in 1923, the population of the Echo Park neighborhood greatly . . . — — Map (db m122445) HM
An Early Artists’ Enclave
In the late 19th century, the communities
along the Arroyo Seco were a haven for
craftsmen and artists, and at the turn of the
century, a strong spirit of activism also grew
in the region. Through the . . . — — Map (db m228455) HM
A Bustling Town
Central Highland Park is home to
art galleries, coffeehouses, a cinema,
a farmer's market, a bicycle shop,
and other businesses which, in
many cases, occupy buildings
constructed more than a century
ago when . . . — — Map (db m228895) HM
Westcoast Prairie style, built in 1913.
Sumner P. Hunt and Silas Burns, architects.
1938 addition designed by Sidney Clifton.
Historic-Cultural Monument No. 284,
August 29, 1984.
City of Los Angeles,
Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural . . . — — Map (db m175867) HM
Dedicated to the truly great heroines of this war…the millions of Mrs. Minivers in every democratic nation…the mothers, the wives, and the sweethearts of the men fighting for freedom, liberty and justice, not alone for one people, but for all. . . . — — Map (db m204748) HM WM
Mediterranean Revival style.
Architect - Julia Morgan.
Built 1926. Declared 1977,
Historic-Cultural Monument No. 175,
City of Los Angeles,
Cultural Heritage Commission,
Cultural Affairs Department. — — Map (db m175069) HM
Amelia Earhart and the Valley Skies
North Hollywood and aviation go way back, and no flyer won local hearts like Amelia Earhart.
"Lady Lindy," as the press nicknamed her, after pioneering aviator Charles Lindbergh, began flying . . . — — Map (db m116360) HM
Born: July 24, 1898.
Died: July 2, 1937.
Flew Atlantic Ocean solo May 20-21, 1932.
First to fly Pacific Ocean,
Honolulu to California, solo
January 11-12, 1935.
Most famous and one of the most
beloved women fliers in history
of American . . . — — Map (db m231695) HM
Forever loved pioneer aviator Bobbi (Evelyn) Trout, 1906 - 2003.
1st: ·Test pilot - Golden Eagle ·All night solo flight ·In flight refueling ·Electrically heated suit ·Female recipient of the Howard Hughes Memorial Award & Gathering of . . . — — Map (db m237789) HM
Born August 10, 1890.
Died January 11, 1977.
A pioneer parachute jumper and pilot, 1914.
In the year 1916 she was the first lady pilot to fly
an aeroplane out of the bean patch that later became the
L.A. International Airport, her passenger was . . . — — Map (db m232580) HM
The half mile long mural on the history of California depicting
prehistory to the 1950's is a work in progress.
The mural is a landmark to the history of America and California and a monument to inter-racial harmony created between the . . . — — Map (db m155522) HM
This historic 8-acre site was once part of Marwyck Ranch, a famous 130-acre
Thoroughbred breeding farm, co-owned by actors Barbara Stanwyck and Zeppo
Marx. The mansion visible atop the hill was built for Stanwyck in 1937.
Comedian Jack Oakie . . . — — Map (db m151044) HM
Olympian.
International Olympic Committee member.
Sport Administrator.
Anita L. DeFrantz was a vice president of the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, the group
that staged the highly successful 1984 Olympic Games. The . . . — — Map (db m237937) HM
Joan Benoit Samuelson made history at the 1984 Olympic Games by winning the first Olympic Women's
Marathon, Benoit Samuelson finished the race before a standing, cheering, capacity crowd,
on August 5, 1984, in the Los Angeles Memorial . . . — — Map (db m237903) HM
Crenshaw Rising
The Crenshaw/LAX light rail line, the fifth line built by Metro, is a public transportation milestone in that it finally connects light rail riders to the city's major airport. But it is also significant because it . . . — — Map (db m235244) HM
Founded in 1904 as the Women's Club of USC, Town and Gown of USC is the oldest and largest women's support organization at the University of Southern California. For over a century, Town and Gown has been committed to supporting the University and . . . — — Map (db m189644) HM
Marge Feinberg’s 1974 Master’s Thesis envisioning a wilderness trail encircling the San Fernando, La Crescenta and Simi Valleys and adjacent mountain ranges led to a California law establishing the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor in the Santa . . . — — Map (db m139166) HM
Official historical site honoring Laura C. Scudder, 1881-1959.
Nurse · Mother · Attorney · Pioneer Businesswoman.
This is the original site of Laura Scudder's Food Products, November 1926. — — Map (db m227010) HM
Welcome to the Vetter Mountain Fire Lookout Tower in the Angeles National Forest. As you can see from the spectacular vistas, Vetter Mountain is an ideal location for a fire lookout.
The Vetter Mountain Lookout was constructed in 1937 and . . . — — Map (db m201274) HM
On July 10, 1999, the U.S. women’s soccer team secured a win for the ages at the Rose Bowl. On a sweltering day before
a sellout crowd of 90,185 — the
largest ever to watch a
women’s-only event — the U.S.
posted a 5-4 shootout . . . — — Map (db m136525) HM
Constructed in 1923. This building is one of many in Pasadena
connected with prominent owner, B.O. Kendall, and served as
the office of Kendall Automotive Company. In 1980 Alyce A.
Doney acquired the property and built a successful . . . — — Map (db m160756) HM
Commemorates the XXIII Olympiad and marathons run through Santa Monica, August 5, 1984 and August 12, 1984, including the first women’s marathon in Olympiad history. — — Map (db m119673) HM
To honor George T. Hastings, author of “Trees of Santa Monica,” October 10, 1963—his 88th birthday—in appreciation of his dedication in sharing his knowledge and love of trees, flowers and birds.
To honor Grace L. . . . — — Map (db m130429) HM
This two-story, clapboard structure, known as the Burdell Frame House, was built in 1874 for Mary Burdell’s cousin, Mary Joynsen.
Originally a rectangle building, it has been modified with a projecting, two story addition on the end facing . . . — — Map (db m13246) HM
Angel Island has served many people and their needs for thousands of years. Its secluded harbors and sweeping vistas have provided food, protection, recreation, and even isolation.
Angel Island is alive with history. The island has . . . — — Map (db m203261) HM
Women’s and Children’s Dormitories
Women and children were separated from the men in their families and housed on the second floor of the Administration Building. During part of this time, World War I enemy aliens – German crewmen from . . . — — Map (db m203356) HM
In the woods across the road behind you lies the mausoleum of Minnie Stoddard Lilley, a homesteader, pioneer and teacher of early Mendocino County. From 1904 to 1936 Stoddard taught in a one room schoolhouse in the Andersonia/Percy area. For many . . . — — Map (db m102242) HM
Louisa Jane Cox was a member of the first party to come by ox team through the Pacheco Pass to Merced County. With her family she camped in this grove in 1850 and settled at Cox’s Ferry. She married James J. Stevinson in 1855 and resided in this . . . — — Map (db m213848) HM
A distinctive local landmark and nationally renowned tourist attraction. It was the creation of - Nellie Bly O’Bryan (1893–1984), visionary, entrepreneur and long time resident of the Mono Basin.
Originally, located along US-395 north of . . . — — Map (db m10167) HM
Drawn to this wild, remote coast
Traveling the difficult route along the coast in October of 1869, Michael and Babara Pfeiffer were forced to winter in Big Sur and decided to stay. Their daughter, Julia, was just 11 months old at the time. . . . — — Map (db m68634) HM
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