Vallejo Homesite
1839-1890 Adobe home of Don Jose De Jesus Vallejo, administrator of Mission San Jose. Center of early day culture.
1949 Two buildings constructed on this site by Miss Olive Ryde to enhance the historic mission.
1962 Generous gify to the city by Miss Ryde and remains the cultural center of Fremont.
Plaque dedicated 1988 by Washington Township Historical Society and City of Fremont.
Erected 1988 by Washington Township Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 37° 32.008′ N, 121° 55.225′ W. Marker is in Fremont, California, in Alameda County. It is in Mission San Jose. It is at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Mission Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on Washington Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 Washington Boulevard, Fremont CA 94539, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Olive Hyde Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Mission San Jose (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission San Josι (within shouting distance of this marker); De Anza Expedition 1775 - 1776 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Washington Hotel (about 300 feet away); Ehrman General Store (about 400 feet away); What does it mean to "hitch your horse"? (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fremont.
More about this marker. Located across the street from Mission San Jose.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 647 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on April 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
