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

The McConaghy Estate

Photographed by Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13 E Clampus Vitus, January 7, 2013

1. The McConaghy Estate Marker

Inscription. Built in 1886 for Neal and Sarah McConaghy, this 12 room Victorian farmhouse represents the beauty and elegance of a bygone era. Members of the family resided here until 1972. In response to community interest, Hayward Area Recreation District purchased the estate. Hayward Area Historical Society assumed responsibly for restoration and preservation. In 1976 as part of the Bicentennial celebration, the home, complete with carriage house, opened to the public as a museum.

Erected 1986 by E Clampus Vitus, Joaquin Murrieta Chapter #13.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.

Location. 37° 40.233′ N, 122° 7.295′ W. Marker is in Hayward, California, in Alameda County. It can be reached from Hesperian Boulevard near Bookman Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18701 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward CA 94541, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Working Farm (approx. one mile away); Agriculture Pioneer (approx. 1.1 miles away); Heart of the Estate (approx. 1.1 miles

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away); The Meek Mansion (approx. 1.1 miles away); Meek Estate (approx. 1.1 miles away); Cannery Park (approx. 1.3 miles away); San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Palmtag Building (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hayward.

Regarding The McConaghy Estate. The McConaghy Estate is open to the public on the first weekend of the month.

Also see . . . A Peek into History at the McConaghy House -- Castro Valley Patch. According to our tour guide, Neal and Sarah McConaghy were Irish immigrants who settled in the area during the Gold Rush. They built their Stick-Eastlake style property in 1886 while living in a home on Grant Avenue. (Submitted on May 11, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 11, 2016

2. The McConaghy Estate Marker

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 11, 2016

3. The McConaghy Estate Marker

The McConaghy House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 11, 2016

4. The McConaghy House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 11, 2016

5. The McConaghy House

The McConaghy family of the steps of their home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Unknown

6. The McConaghy family of the steps of their home

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 842 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 14, 2018, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 11, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.