Fremont in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Vallejo Homesite

By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 4, 2020

1. Vallejo Homesite Marker

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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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Founding of Mission San Jose (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission San José (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Hotel

Vallejo Homesite Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 4, 2020

2. Vallejo Homesite Marker - wide view

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(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); Ehrman General Store (about 400 feet away); Leland Stanford Winery (approx. 2.1 miles away); Mormon Pioneers / Mormon Pioneer Adobes (approx. 3.2 miles 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 July 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.