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

Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 14, 2016

1. Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum Marker

Inscription. This Spanish Renaissance Revival building has served as a museum since 1979. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings.

Location. 38° 6.168′ N, 122° 15.387′ W. Marker is in Vallejo, California, in Solano County. It can be reached from Marin Street near Capitol Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 734 Marine Street, Vallejo CA 94590, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Catholic Church (a few steps from this marker); Power & Fleming Grocers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Empress Theater (about 400 feet away); Carnegie Library (about 600 feet away); The Alibi Clock (about 700 feet away); Red Men's Hall (about 700 feet away); St. Vincent Ferrer Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Craven-Voss House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vallejo.

Regarding Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum. This Spanish Renaissance building was Vallejo City Hall from 1927 until 1975,

Also see . . . Vallejo Ferry

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. From San Francisco, take the ferry to Vallejo and it is a short 12-minute walk to the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. (Submitted on March 23, 2025, by David Schwarz of State College, Pennsylvania.)

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 14, 2016

2. Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum

The marker is hidden behind the gate on the left.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 14, 2016

3. Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 14, 2016

4. Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 15, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.