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

Washington Hotel

By Barry Swackhamer, April 19, 2012

1. Washington Hotel Marker

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Washington Hotel originally located across the street as a two story adobe building. Destroyed by the 1868 earthquake. Rebuilt on the present site in the same year.

The building has served as a hotel, stage stop, state library, and present day bed and breakfast inn.

Erected 1990 by Mountain Charlie Chapter 1850 and Joaquin Murrietta Chapter 13, E Clampus Vitus.

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 year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 37° 31.971′ N, 121° 55.204′ W. Marker is in Fremont, California, in Alameda County. Marker is on Mission Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. The Washington Hotel is next to Mission San Jose. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43344 Mission 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. Ehrman General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Mission San Jose (within shouting distance of this marker); Vallejo Homesite

By Barry Swackhamer, April 19, 2012

2. Washington Hotel Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); World War II War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); De Anza Expedition 1775 - 1776 (about 400 feet away); Mission San José (about 400 feet away); Leland Stanford Winery (approx. 2.1 miles away); Mormon Pioneers / Mormon Pioneer Adobes (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fremont.

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By Barry Swackhamer, April 19, 2012

3. The Washington Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 849 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.