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

Widenmann-Plutchok Home

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 14, 2016

1. Widenmann-Plutchok Home Marker

Inscription. This Carpenter Gothic farmhouse was built in 1869 by J.E. Abbott. It was purchased in 1872 by Charles Widenmann, brewer, and remained the family home for over 70 years. The Napa River Craftsman style stone was added when Virginia Street was graded.

Erected 1988. (Marker Number 14.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 38° 6.113′ N, 122° 15.12′ W. Marker is in Vallejo, California, in Solano County. It is on Virginia Street near Napa Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 639 Virginia 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: The Elsa Widenmann Home (a few steps from this marker); Craven-Voss House (within shouting distance of this marker); D.C. Madam's House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Red Men's Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Power & Fleming Grocers (approx. ¼ mile away); Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); First Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Empress Theater (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vallejo.

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 14, 2016

2. Widenmann-Plutchok Home and Marker

The marker is to the right of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 702 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.