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

Heritage Park & Museums

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

1. Heritage Park & Museums Marker

Inscription. This seven acre park is on the site of Dublin's original settlement that was established in 1850. Within the park are the 1856 Murray Schoolhouse, the 1859 St. Raymond Church, the 1880 Kolb Old House, the 1911 Kolb Craftsman Bungalow, the 1870 Sunday School Barn, and the 1900 Hay Barn.

Erected by City of Dublin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 37° 42.021′ N, 121° 56.316′ W. Marker is in Dublin, California, in Alameda County. It can be reached from Donlon Way, on the right when traveling south. The park is located on the southwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Donlon Way. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dublin CA 94568, 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.

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: Kolb's "Sunday School" Barn (a few steps from this marker); The Kolbs of Dublin (within shouting distance of this marker); Dobbel Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Tehan Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Norris Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Flanagan Family (within shouting distance

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of this marker); a different marker also named Heritage Park & Museums (within shouting distance of this marker); Rod R. Fallon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

2. Heritage Park & Museums Marker

Marker and stand were replaced. The text is still the same.

Heritage Park & Museums Marker and 1880 Old Kolb House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

3. Heritage Park & Museums Marker and 1880 Old Kolb House

The "Old House" has been converted to very modern rest rooms.

Heritage Park & Museums Marker and Sunday School Barn - 1870 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

4. Heritage Park & Museums Marker and Sunday School Barn - 1870

The Sunday School Barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

5. The Sunday School Barn

This barn is now used as a theater and event center.

Replaced marker and stand image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

6. Replaced marker and stand

The Schoolhouse - 1856 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

7. The Schoolhouse - 1856

The Schoolhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

8. The Schoolhouse

St. Raymond Church - 1859 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

9. St. Raymond Church - 1859

St. Raymond Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

10. St. Raymond Church

The Hay Barn - 1900 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

11. The Hay Barn - 1900

The Hay Barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

12. The Hay Barn

The Pump House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

13. The Pump House

The Kolb Family Plot at the Pioneer Dublin Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

14. The Kolb Family Plot at the Pioneer Dublin Cemetery

The cemetery is also located at the park.

Kolb Craftsman Bungalow - 1911 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

15. Kolb Craftsman Bungalow - 1911

The Kolb Bungalow image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

16. The Kolb Bungalow

Heritage Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

17. Heritage Park

From left to right:
The Hay Barn, the Sunday School Barn, The "Old House", the pump house, and the Kolb Bungalow.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,199 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 30, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on July 26, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 30, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on July 26, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on September 30, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on October 1, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 15. submitted on September 30, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 16, 17. submitted on October 1, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.