Albany in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of Albany's First Official Public Building
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 23, 2019
1. Site of Albany's First Official Public Building Marker
In 1908 construction of the Albany School began on Main Street, now Solano Avenue. The building was demolished during 1946-1947 to make way for the current Cornell School buildings.Erected by Albany Historical Society. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 37° 53.422′ N, 122° 17.762′ W. Marker is in Albany, California, in Alameda County. Marker is at the intersection of Solano Avenue and Cornell Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Solano Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 Solano Avenue, Albany CA 94706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Albany's First Firehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Albany's First City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Garbage Wars (approx. Ό mile away); Site of Albany Hospital (approx. Ό mile away); Site of Charles MacGregor's Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Veterans' Memorial
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 23, 2019
2. Site of Albany's First Official Public Building Marker - wide view
Although difficult to see because of the shadows, the marker is visible here in the sidewalk, close to the curb.
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More about this marker. The marker is embedded in the sidewalk in front of the Albany USD building.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
