Old San Leandro in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Estudillo Home

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

1. Estudillo Home Marker

Inscription. Site of the last home of José Joaquin Estudillo, grantee of Rancho San Leandro and his wife, Juana Martínez de Estudillo. It was built about 1850. The family founded San Leandro, built a hotel, and donated several lots, including the original site of St. Leander’s Church.

Erected 1964 by California State Park Commission and St. Leander's Parish. (Marker Number 279.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1853.

Location. 37° 43.407′ N, 122° 9.606′ W. Marker is in San Leandro, California, in Alameda County. It is in Old San Leandro. It is on West Estudillo Avenue near San Leandro Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the St. Leander's Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Leandro CA 94577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

and on the Coast Ranges.

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: San Leandro – Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); San Leandro – Cherry Festivals (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Daniel & Meta Best Home (about 500 feet away); Casa Peralta

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(about 500 feet away); San Leandro Courthouse Site (about 500 feet away); County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); The Little Brown Church (about 600 feet away); Masonic Temple (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Leandro.

Regarding Estudillo Home. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No. 279 on January 8, 1938.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

2. Estudillo Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,293 times since then and 74 times this year. Last updated on December 20, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.