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. 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
More about this marker. Located across the street from Mission San Jose.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. 3. submitted on April 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.