Benicia in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Peregrine Landing Ark & Stables

Circa 1882

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 12, 2020

1. Peregrine Landing Ark & Stables Marker

Inscription. Named for the first child of the Mayflower born in the New World and the falcon once native to the area. This building preserves a part of the original stables. The building to the southwest, a private home is a renovated ark (houseboat) from the era of the Fish Patrol.

Dedicated to living history on December 4, 1982 by Joe Garske's Benicia Pump House Gang and Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850 E Clampus Vitus

"Right Wrongs Nobody"

Erected 1982 by Joe Garske's Benicia Pump House Gang, E Clampus Vitus Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 1982.

Location. 38° 2.902′ N, 122° 9.626′ W. Marker is in Benicia, California, in Solano County. It is on West E Street west of 1st Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 West E Street, Benicia CA 94510, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco

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Bay Area,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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: Solano Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Ron Rice (about 700 feet away); Benicia Historic Tannery - Circa 1890 (about 700 feet away); The Bohn Building (about 700 feet away); Benicia Capitol State Historic Park (about 700 feet away); The Joseph Fischer Residence (about 800 feet away); Founders of Benicia (about 800 feet away); Robert Semple (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Benicia.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Merritt House c. 1869 (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Peregrine Landing Ark & Stables. The somewhat cryptic reference to the "era of the Fish Patrol"

Peregrine Landing Ark & Stables Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 12, 2020

2. Peregrine Landing Ark & Stables Marker - wide view

The marker is located in the doorway.

is likely a nod to then local author (and former oyster pirate) Jack London, who published "Tales of the Fish Patrol" in 1905.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 768 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.