Vallejo in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Craven-Voss House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 14, 2016
1. Craven-Voss House Marker
This Classical Revival residence is a exceptional local example of mid-19th century architecture. It was built in 1869 for Rear-Admiral Thomas Tingey Craven, former Commandant of Mare Island Naval Shipyard. The house was purchased in 1977 by Arvel and Lisa Voss who have completed extensive restoration.
Erected 1996. (Marker Number 24.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 38° 6.133′ N, 122° 15.14′ W. Marker is in Vallejo, California, in Solano County. Marker is on Virginia Street near Sutter Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 626 Viirginia Street, Vallejo CA 94590, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Elsa Widenmann Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Widenmann-Plutchok Home (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); Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Power & Fleming Grocers (approx. ¼ mile away); First Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Empress Theater (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vallejo.
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 14, 2016
2. Craven-Voss House and Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 14, 2016
3. Craven-Voss House
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4. Thomas Tingey Craven
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on June 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
