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By Syd Whittle, October 13, 2008
Old Odd Fellows Plot and Marker
301 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Southwestern Sacramento — Old Odd Fellows PlotThe Independent Order of Odd Fellows
They were an order that inscribed upon their banners, “Visit the sick, relieve the distressed, and bury the dead.” “To the benevolent – If there is any of that commodity called charity in this community, we earnestly . . . Map (db m12489) HM
302 California, Sacramento County, Walnut Grove — Charles “Chuck” TisonOctober 8, 1930 – September 24, 2002
On River Road (County Road E13) at Levee Road, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
Charles “Chuck” Tison and his wife Betty moved to Walnut Grove in 1956 where they raised four children who all attended local schools. In 1969 the couple formed the Ti-Gas Company, a LP Gas sales & service distributor which is still a . . . Map (db m37402) HM
303 California, San Benito County, San Juan Bautista — Jim Jack’s Cabin
Near 3rd Street near Monterey Street, on the left when traveling south.
Jim Jack was known as China Jim, the Mustard King. In the 1880’s he gathered mustard seed from the grain fields in the San Juan Valley. Jim Jack, “the big-hearted Chinaman” had that rarest of gifts, the gift of giving.Map (db m62721) HM
304 California, San Bernardino County, Arrowhead — Donald S. Wieman1900 - 1977
On Rim of the World Highway (State Highway 18), on the right when traveling east.
In 1932, during the Great Depression, California launched a large public works project to aid recovery. A major component was the construction of masonry walls, parapets and fountains along the historic "Rim of the World" highway. This work, widely . . . Map (db m51261) HM
305 California, San Bernardino County, Barstow — Susie De RidderTA Citizen Driver
Near Lenwood Road, on the right when traveling east.
On August 29, 2023, this location was dedicated to Susie De Ridder, TA Citizen Driver. Susie grew up in a trucking family and would often accompany her Dad on trucking trips as a young girl. She noticed from a very young age the lack of . . . Map (db m240867) HM
306 California, San Bernardino County, Chino — Cornerstone to Chino’s First Reservoir
On Pomona Rincon Road north of Euclid (California Route 83).
This reservoir, now demolished, was built for Fenton Mercer Slaughter in 1894. It was located about one-quarter mile north of this adobe.Map (db m249) HM
307 California, San Bernardino County, Mentone — Camp Mill CreekCivilian Conservation Corps
Near Mill Creek Road, 0.1 miles east of Bryant Street, on the right when traveling east.
Commemorating enrollees, CCC Co’s. 541, 1341, 1941, 1943, and Forest Service - Military - Civilian personnel, CCC Camp Mill Creek F150, FD150. This plaque acknowledges the many accomplishments of all concerned. History . . . Map (db m197571) HM
308 California, San Bernardino County, Redlands — 994 — A.K. Smiley Public Library
Near Vine Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Albert K. Smiley, a leader of the city's library movement, donated this building and park to the citizens of Redlands in 1898. Through his generosity, Redlands was given one of California's few privately funded libraries of that era. In 1906, he . . . Map (db m51029) HM
309 California, San Bernardino County, Twentynine Palms — 23 — Minerva Hamilton Hoyt
On Utah Trail at National Park Drive, on the right when traveling south on Utah Trail.
Her tireless efforts to establish Joshua Tree National Monument contributed to a heightened appreciation, not only of the Joshua Tree, but of the total desert environment.Map (db m116863) HM
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310 California, San Bernardino County, Upland — Upland Public Library
Near Euclid Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Arrow Route, on the right when traveling north.
1913 saw the era of the Carnegie library grants by Andrew Carnegie. Through his program a city could request grant money to fund the building of a library, and the books inside. The only proviso was that the city requesting the library would also . . . Map (db m150014) HM
311 California, San Diego County, Carlsbad — 1020 — Leo Carrillo Ranch(Rancho de Los Kiotes)
Near Flying LC Lane north of Carrillo Way.
Between 1937 and 1940, these adobe and wood buildings were built by actor Leo Carrillo as a retreat, working ranch, and tribute to old California culture and architecture. The Leo Carrillo Ranch, with its Flying "LC" brand, originally covered 2,538 . . . Map (db m51105) HM
312 California, San Diego County, Ramona — Ramona Town Hall
On Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated on Washington's birthday, February 22, 1894, this building was given to the townspeople of Nuevo (as Ramona was then known) by a rancher and financier Augustus Barnett and his wife Martha. Feeling that the local schoolhouse was not a . . . Map (db m82350) HM
313 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Administration Building
On El Prado east of Cabrillo Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
This is the first building constructed in Balboa Park by the Panama-California Exposition Corporation. Located just outside the west entrance to the exposition, it was to be a temporary building serving as headquarters for planning, administration, . . . Map (db m209510) HM
314 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Balboa Park Carousel
Near Park Boulevard.
A fine example of early 20th century folk art, the three ring menagerie figures on this merry go-round were hand-carved in 1910 at the Herschell-Spillman factory in North Tonawanda, New York. The carousel incorporates colorful paintings, a military . . . Map (db m208959) HM
315 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Balboa Park West Mesa
On El Prado, on the right when traveling east.
Extending from Sixth Avenue to Highway 163 and from the north to south boundaries of the park, the West Mesa remains Balboa Park's most recognizable example of the design style perfected by American landscape pioneer Frederick Law Olmsted. Samuel . . . Map (db m209219) HM
316 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Derby Dike
On San Diego Avenue at Harney Street, on the right when traveling north on San Diego Avenue.
Federal Flood Control Project 1853 George H. Derby Builder (John Phoenix) Lt. U.S. Topographical Corps Map (db m183268) HM
317 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Don Antonio AguirreSan Diego Merchant and Ranchero — 1799 – 1860 —
On San Diego Avenue at Twiggs Street, on the right when traveling south on San Diego Avenue.
Don Jose Antonio Aguirre built his adobe mansion on this site on or just prior to 1868. Because the Casa de Aguirre was one of the first houses in Old Town, the Aguirre – Antonio, his wife Rosaria and their many children – are considered . . . Map (db m11648) HM
318 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Spreckels Organ and Pavilion
On Pan American Rd East, on the right when traveling north.
This is the largest outdoor Organ in the World, as of 2016. It was built by the Austin Organ Company of Hartford, Connecticut and is capable of playing the full range of Organ masterworks. Installed in Balboa Park for the 1915 Panama-California . . . Map (db m209018) HM
319 California, San Diego County, San Diego — The Botanical Building
Near El Prado near Old Globe Way.
The Botanical Building is widely acclaimed as the most photo- graphed spot in San Diego. Alfred D. Robinson, a founder and President of the San Diego Floral Society, suggested the construction of a lath house for the 1915 Panama California . . . Map (db m209497) HM
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320 California, San Diego County, San Diego — The Civilian Conservation CorpsSpirit of CCC
Near Cabrillo Memorial Drive.
On March 31, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law an act creating the Emergency Conservation Work Program, better known as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This program became one of the most popular and successful of . . . Map (db m192107) HM
321 California, San Diego County, San Diego — The Lifeguard
Near Santa Monica Avenue.
On Sunday, May 5, 1918, 13 lives were lost here, including 11 soldiers and sailors stationed at Camp Kearny North Island and Point Loma. The rip currents were caused by unusual conditions of tides near the entrance to Mission Bay. Police Lifeguard . . . Map (db m212933) HM
322 California, San Diego County, San Diego, Mission Beach — Charles W. Hardy1909 - 1968
On Ocean Front Walk, on the left when traveling south.
One spring afternoon in 1913, thousands of sunbathers were enjoying the waters off San Diego when a powerful rip current suddenly swept more than sixty people out to sea. Despite heroic attempts by police, thirteen people drowned. This tragic . . . Map (db m240990) HM
323 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Cathedral Hill — 691 — Sarcophagus of Thomas Starr King
Near Franklin Street at O'Farrell Street.
Apostle of liberty, humanitarian, Unitarian minister, who in the Civil War bound California to the Union and led her to excel all other states in support of the United States Sanitary Commission, predecessor to the American Red Cross. His statue, . . . Map (db m91855) HM
324 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Duboce Triangle — AIDS Memorial Quilt
On Market Street east of Castro Street, on the right when traveling west.
Original Site NAMES Project, AIDS Memorial Quilt 1987Map (db m98206) HM
325 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Duboce Triangle — Marie Equi(1872-1952) — Rainbow Honor Walk —
On Market Street at Noe Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
American physician and political radical who fought for peace, an eight-hour workday, women's suffrage and their right to birth controlMap (db m187158) HM
326 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Embarcadero — Stephan C. LeonoudakisGolden Gate Ferry Terminal — San Francisco, California —
On Sausalito - San Francisco Ferry Building.
This Golden Gate Ferry Terminal is dedicated to Stephan C. Leonoudakis in recognition of his pivotal role in initiating the legislation that returned passenger ferry service to San Francisco Bay while a member of the board of directors of the Golden . . . Map (db m240255) HM
327 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Financial District — The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
On Clay Street at Leidesdorff Street on Clay Street.
Near this site occurred the incident which led to the formation of The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on April 8, 1868 ——————————— James Sloan Hutchinson, a pioneer banker witnessing nearby an act . . . Map (db m33538) HM
328 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf — Dominic Paul DiMaggioFebruary 12, 1917 - May 8, 2009
On Jefferson Street west of Taylor Street, on the left when traveling west.
This is the site of the original Dimaggios' Restaurant founded by the five DiMaggio brothers in 1937. Tom, the oldest of the 9 children of Sicilian immigrant parents, ran it until the youngest, Dominic Paul DiMaggio, took on the responsibilities in . . . Map (db m115951) HM
329 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Golden Gate Park — The Vintage Vase (Le Poème de la Vigne)1877-1882 — Gustave Doré (1832-1883) —
On Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive south of Bowl Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Bronze Gift of M. H. de Young 53696 Gustave Doré created this vase for French winemakers who exhibited it at the 1878 Paris World's Fair. Decorating the colossal wine vessel are cupids, satyrs, and bacchantes associated with Bacchus, the Roman . . . Map (db m232775) HM
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330 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Lone Mountain — Dante Benedetti
Near Golden Gate Avenue.
Dante, "Mr. Baseball" as Joe DiMaggio referred to him. He was a family man. He was a source of love, compassion, understanding, and inspiration. He openly shared those qualities with everyone he met, the look in his eyes, the smile on his face . . . Map (db m198390) HM
331 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Merced Heights — Granville House
On Randolph Street near Head Street, on the right when traveling east.
On August 16, 1878, Mr. J. Granville contracted with the Spring Valley Water Works to provide water for his family, a lodger, a cow, and irrigation; his home was duly recorded as containing 500 sq. ft. In May of 1883, the water line water line was . . . Map (db m102431) HM
332 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Mission Dolores — The Frank J. Portman Memorial Diorama1939 - 1995
On Dolores Street near 16th Street.
Frank J. Portman, president of the Frank Portman Company and our Restoration Project contractor was called to God one week before our celebration to mark the completion of the Old Mission Dolores Restoration Project. From the inception of the . . . Map (db m72505) HM
333 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, North Beach — The Salvation Army
On Montgomery Street north of Jackson Street.
On this site the work of The Salvation Army on the Pacific Coast was started by Major Alfred Wells July 22nd, 1883 San Francisco July 21st, 1939Map (db m40816) HM
334 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Northern Waterfront — White Angel
On The Embarcadero near Battery Street, on the right when traveling south.
It was westering and westering. And then the old men came to edge of the continent and saw they could go no further, they broke down and wept. Down and out on the waterfront in Frisco. The end of the line. Out of work. Out of food. And out of hope. . . . Map (db m70843) HM
335 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Russian Hill — On Lok House
On Powell Street.
On Lok House Dedicated Oct. 10, 1980 This congregate housing facility for the elderly stands on the site of the former St. Francis Day Home, operated by the Sisters of the Holy Family from 1893 to 1976. Map (db m177080) HM
336 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — Building the Seawall
On The Embarcadero near Townsend Street.
You are standing on section twelve of San Francisco's great seawall that was built between the years 1878 and 1924. Known as the Bulkhead, this continuous and massive embankment of stone was designed to hold back the bay, creating the curving . . . Map (db m92939) HM
337 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Sutro Heights — The ParapetGrand Ocean Views
Near Point Lobos Avenue near 48th Avenue.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area Lands End In 1881, Adolph Sutro built the parapet – a raised promontory encircled by an elaborate stone wall – as a viewing platform. Taking advantage of its added height and popularity with visitors, Sutro . . . Map (db m210717) HM
338 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Tenderloin — Antonia ManorUptown Tenderloin Historic District — Formerly Hotel Governor c. 1925 —
On Turk Street at Jones Street, on the left when traveling east on Turk Street.
Acquired by Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation in 2000. This building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m90144) HM
339 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Tenderloin — Oasis ApartmentsUptown Tenderloin Historic District — c. 1928 —
On Turk Street east of Hyde Street, on the right when traveling east.
Formerly YMCA Hotel This building is listed in the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m90171) HM
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340 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, The Castro — Jane Addams(1860-1915) — Rainbow Honor Walk —
On Castro Street near Market Street, on the left when traveling north.
Pioneer social reformer, activist for women's rights and world peace, public philosopher, author, first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.Map (db m99816) HM
341 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, The Castro — Sylvia Rivera — Rainbow Honor Walk —
On Market Street near 16th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Sylvia Rivera
(1951-2002) Gay liberation and transgender rights advocate, a founding member of the Gay Liberation Front, Gay Activist Alliance and Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries Map (db m237822) HM
342 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Union Square — 623 — History of Union Square
On Powell Street, on the right when traveling north.
1839 Jean Vioget laid out the first plan of Yerba Buena (later San Francisco), showing the Union Square site as a future park. 1847 Jasper O’Farrell created a second, more accurate plan for the blocks of San Francisco, designating . . . Map (db m71915) HM
343 California, San Joaquin County, Lodi — Woman's Club of Lodi
On West Pine Street at North Lee Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Pine Street.
On May 20, 1988 this unique 1923 Roman style building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In celebration we honor those women of vision who in 1906 started this club, first known as the Lodi Improvement Club. Their efforts . . . Map (db m91787) HM
344 California, San Joaquin County, Stockton — 47 — Children's Home of Stockton1912
On North Pilgrim Street north of East Lindsay Street, on the right when traveling north.
This structure, inspired by Mission and Colonial styles, was the first permanent facility of the Children’s Home of Stockton, founded in 1882 by the Ladies Aid Society. Edgar B. Brown, architect for the Hotel Stockton, donated the design. Ground was . . . Map (db m221145) HM
345 California, San Joaquin County, Stockton — Firefighters Memorial
Near North Center Street.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for another.” John 15:13 This memorial is dedicated to honor all Stockton firefighters that gave their lives in the line of duty.Map (db m15970) HM
346 California, San Joaquin County, Stockton — 8 — Home of Benjamin Holt1899
On Park Street at North American Street, on the right when traveling east on Park Street.
Inventor of the Caterpillar tractor and long time president of the Holt Manufacturing Company, Benjamin Holt, resided here until his death in 1920. The Holt family made this house available to the Boy Scouts of America, and in April 1956 it was . . . Map (db m221146) HM
347 California, San Joaquin County, Stockton — San Joaquin County Courthouse
On East Weber Avenue east of South El Dorado Street, on the right when traveling east.
Charles M. Weber | 1849 The site of the first courthouse building in San Joaquin County was donated by Captain Charles M. Weber, a German immigrant and founder of Stockton. Captain Weber acquired over 48,000 acres through a Mexican land . . . Map (db m221058) HM
348 California, San Joaquin County, Tracy — City of Tracy Station 91"Eagan Station"
On 11th Street (California Route 205) east of Corral Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west.
THIS FIRE STATION DEDICATED MARCH 22, 2005 TO BOTH FATHER AND SON INSTRUMENTAL TO THE HISTORY OF THE TRACY FIRE DEPARTMENT. Tom Eagan born July 8, 1878 joined the Tracy Fire Department in 1910 the year Tracy was first incorporated. Tom joined the . . . Map (db m214466) HM
349 California, San Joaquin County, Tracy — City of Tracy Station 96"Dan Watrous Station"
On Grant Line Road (County Route J4) at Parker Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Grant Line Road.
THIS FIRE STATION DEDICATED JANUARY 27, 2007 TO FIRE CHIEF DAN WATROUS WHO WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN SHAPING THE HISTORY OF THE TRACY FIRE DEPARTMENT Dan Watrous grew up in Tracy graduating from Tracy High School in 1954. In 1958, he became a . . . Map (db m214458) HM
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350 California, San Mateo County, Burlingame — 100th Anniversary of the Crystal Springs Dam
On Skyline Boulevard west of Crystal Springs Road when traveling south.
Crystal Springs Dam continues to provide the critical link in the delivery of water to the people of the San Francisco Peninsula. Centennial Observation held on this spot by joint resolution of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Tom . . . Map (db m18447) HM
351 California, San Mateo County, Redwood City — Mezes Park
On Warren Street near Standish Street, on the right when traveling north.
Mezes Park was donated to the public in 1854 by Simon Mezes, founder of the Town of Mezesville which became Redwood City in 1867. Originally named Park Square, the public space was bordered by B Street (now Warren Street) on the Southwest, C Street . . . Map (db m208147) HM
352 California, San Mateo County, Redwood City — Soledad O. de Arguello1897 - 1874
Near Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east.
Left Side - English She donated 59,000 acres of land for the benefit of all people. Right Side - Spanish Donadora de 59,000 acres par beneficio de la comunidadMap (db m62575) HM
353 California, San Mateo County, South San Francisco — 3 — Women's Club"The Grand Walk"
On Grand Avenue east of Spruce Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The South San Francisco Women's Club was first formed as the Women's Improvement Club, April 12, 1905. Marianne Martin was elected president. The purpose of the Club was to help promote the education, moral and social well-being of the City. The . . . Map (db m176734) HM
354 California, San Mateo County, Woodside — A Monument to Water
Near Cañada Road near Edgewood Road, on the right when traveling east.
Here on October 28, 1934, an eager audience celebrated the roar of Hetch Hetchy water as it rushed to the Peninsula for the first time. An adequate supply of high-quality drinking water was finally a reality for the Bay Area.Map (db m92635) HM
355 California, Santa Barbara County, Lompoc — La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
Near Purisima at Mission Gate Road.
Across this bridge lies California's eleventh mission and a glimpse of life during the 1820's. The Civilian Conservation Corps restored the buildings and grounds between 1934 - 1941. We hope you enjoy your visit to the past.Map (db m11116) HM
356 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Moorish Fountain and Indian Community Laundry
On Laguna Street at E. Los Olivos Street, on the right when traveling north on Laguna Street.
Built in 1808 En beneficio de la humanidad by the Franciscan Padres Map (db m135280) HM
357 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria — City Water Works - Historical Landmark
On South Broadway north of Jones Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Santa Maria's first water works. Purchased from Reuben Hart in 1916 and serving the City of Santa Maria until June 1966.Map (db m161394) HM
358 California, Santa Clara County, Campbell, Downtown — Campbell Fire Station
Near Civic Center Drive near North Central Avenue.
The Campbell Volunteer Fire Department officially began in 1912. Keeping track of ladders was a problem and the need for a fire station became apparent. An ad placed in the newspaper urged "all parties to leave ladders belonging to fire dept. in . . . Map (db m24251) HM
359 California, Santa Clara County, Campbell, Downtown — SCL-041 — Fire House #1Campbell Historic Location
Near North Central Avenue near Civic Center Drive.
First building owned by city after 1952 incorporation. Served as city offices from 1953 to 1956.Map (db m24250) HM
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360 California, Santa Clara County, Campbell, Downtown — Richard Gordon "Rick" DavisOctober 16th 1925 - September 12th, 2016
Near First Street near Orchard City Drive.
World War II Veteran who served in the Pacific Theater
As President of Campbell Rotary, Rick led Campbell Rotary in funding & development of many civic projects This plaque is a testimony to his patriotic service, high character and endearing . . . Map (db m205556) HM WM
361 California, Santa Clara County, Cupertino — Stevens Creek Dam & ReservoirAt Stevens Creek County Park
On Stevens Canyon Road, on the right when traveling north.
Contructed: 1935 Capacity: 3,465 acre-feet Surface Area: 95 acres Dam Height: 120’
Stevens Creek Dam captures rainwater runoff from Swiss, Montebello and Stevens Creeks. The creel, dam and . . . Map (db m202667) HM
362 California, Santa Clara County, Gilroy — GilroyHospitality Shines Through Volunteers and Celebrations
Near Gourmet Alley north of 6th Street when traveling north.
Gymkhana 1929-1956 Many activities including parades and rodeos in a ‘Wild West Theme’ attracted visitors who filled the 5,000 seat bleachers. Beginning in 1967, “Bonanza Days” continued the celebrations with a grand parade and a week of . . . Map (db m218879) HM
363 California, Santa Clara County, Gilroy — School DaysEn la escuela
The first Adams school was built in 1859 on land donated by John Hicks Adams, a local sheriff. The school burned down around 1915 and a new one was built on the site shortly thereafter. This single story school served the local Adams School . . . Map (db m198221) HM
364 California, Santa Clara County, Los Gatos — Historic Fire Bell
On East Main Street near Pageant Way, on the right when traveling east.
In 1899 this fire bell was cast in bronze in San Francisco by W.T. Garrett Company and weighs 2500 pounds. It was originally installed atop a 60 foot wooden tower which ironically burned down in the Great Fire of 1901. It was then reinstalled . . . Map (db m196042) HM
365 California, Santa Clara County, Los Gatos — Preserve and ProtectSaving Open Space
Near Bear Creek Road, on the right when traveling north.
In the rapidly urbanizing Silicon Valley, open space is precious. Your voice and your vote help protect the regional greenbelt that provides us all with clean air and water, climate change resilience, and nearby opportunities to unplug and connect . . . Map (db m203020) HM
366 California, Santa Clara County, Morgan Hill — Machado School
On Sycamore Drive near Yvonne Drive, on the left when traveling west.
This school site was donated by Bernard S. Machado on June 5, 1895 for the children of Paradise Valley. Charles Smith completed construction of a one-room school and classes began in the fall of 1895. A second room was added in 1910 to accommodate . . . Map (db m212710) HM
367 California, Santa Clara County, Morgan Hill — St. Martin Catholic Church1854
Near Monterey Highway south of Wright Avenue.
Martin Murphy Sr. donates land and builds St. Martin Catholic Church in what becomes San MartinMap (db m213103) HM
368 California, Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, Downtown North — History of Tower Well
On Hawthorne Avenue at Alma Street, on the right when traveling north on Hawthorne Avenue.
This tower well symbolizes what is best about a forward thinking, progressive city government that chose local ownership of essential utility services. Due to the foresight of town leaders such as Stanford Engineering professors Charles "Daddy" Marx . . . Map (db m91257) HM
369 California, Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, Green Acres — Mayfield Fire Bell
On Arastradero Road at Clemo Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Arastradero Road.
From 1907 to 1925 this bell was used to summon the volunteer firemen of the town of Mayfield. First used at College Avenue and El Camino Real. The bell was transferred to the town hall at El Camino Real and California Avenue in 1921. When Mayfield . . . Map (db m91031) HM
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370 California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Almaden — Camp Mt. Madonna
At New Almaden During the Depression (1933-1942) and after most mining activity had ceased, New Almaden once again gave jobs, hope and future to young men through a program created by Franklin D. Roosevelt called the Civilian . . . Map (db m52778) HM
371 California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Almaden — Site of English TownCCC Camp Mt. Madonna
The Civilian Conservation Corps, established in 1933 by the Federal Government for nine years became one of the most constructive national service programs. CCC Companies: 1917-V, 1235, 3341, 3325, 739, 4500 occupied this camp between 1933 and 1939. . . . Map (db m52774) HM
372 California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Central San Jose — 32 — San Jose Woman's Club
On South 11th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In December 1894, nine women met to form the San Jose Woman's Club . Supporting temperance and suffrage, the members also promoted education, community improvements and the arts. The club was opened to women of all creeds and nationalities. Today, . . . Map (db m108410) HM
373 California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, History Park — The Gordon House
Near Phelan Avenue east of Senter Road, on the left when traveling east.
Hanford Lennox Gordon was born in 1846 and over his lifetime held a variety of positions as attorney, and officer for the Union Army during the Civil War, a farmer, and a rancher. Hanford and his wife, Mary, moved to San José from Minnesota in . . . Map (db m227093) HM
374 California, Santa Clara County, Santa Clara — Austen D. Warburton“Mr. Santa Clara” — 1917 – 1995 —
On Don Avenue.
Arts, civic, cultural, historical and indigenous groups benefited from the personal service of this sixth-generation Californian. The life of this descendent of Santa Clara’s first physician, H.H. Warburton, and the Spanish colonist Alviso, . . . Map (db m52935) HM
375 California, Santa Clara County, Santa Clara — 3 — Senator Franck House Site1155 Washington Street — Point of Historical Interest No. 3 —
On Washington Street south of Fremont Street, on the left when traveling south.
First home of State Senator Frederich Christian Franck, 1826-1902. Came from Baveria in 1855. He was a civic leader & town trustee for eight consecutive years; member of the volunteer fire department from 1856, and elected Chief Engineer 1875-1881. . . . Map (db m52905) HM
376 California, Santa Clara County, Santa Clara — The James Lick Mansion
On Mansion Park Drive east of Lick Mill Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
James Lick was born in Pennsylvania in 1796. Lick came to San Francisco in 1848 after a successful career as a piano builder in South America. Shrewd real estate investments at the time of the Gold Rush made Lick the richest man in California by . . . Map (db m220214) HM
377 California, Santa Clara County, Sunnyvale — Vintage Sundial
Near East Remington.
This sundial stood in front of Sunnyvale's first City Hall, built in 1929. It is one of three vintage artifacts, including the Bell and Cornerstone, from that City Hall building. Map (db m155135) HM
378 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — London Nelson Community Center
On Center Street near Laurel Street, on the right when traveling south.
Historic Landmark 1930 London Nelson Community Center William Weeks, Architect Laurel Street School, 1931-1974 Louden Nelson Center, 1979-2021 Santa Cruz Museum of Art & HistoryMap (db m205572) HM
379 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — Louden Nelson
On Mission Street, on the left when traveling west.
In Honor of Louden Nelson 1800 – 1860 An ex-slave who left his estate to Santa Cruz Schools. He believed in education for all people.Map (db m203235) HM
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380 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — Saint Joseph Marello
On W Cliff Dr, on the right when traveling south.
Saint Joseph Marello (1844-1895) Bishop of Acqui and founder of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Fortis of Suavis Sculpture by Thomas Marsh, March 19, 1997 Born in Turin, Italy, Joseph Marello lived as a zealous priest in the city of Asti. There . . . Map (db m112986) HM
381 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — San Lorenzo Park Redevelopement Project
On River Street east of Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
This plaque commemorates the individuals listed below for their devotion and countless hours of time given to the San Lorenzo Park Redevelopment Project. The federally assisted project, commenced in 1956, was one of the most successful in the . . . Map (db m212373) HM
382 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — Santa Cruz Memorial Park
On Ocean Street, on the left when traveling north.
Founded in 1862, and continuously operated , by the Santa Cruz Lodge #96, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The park has grown from a modest size lot to over 30 acres of well maintained grounds. The park has had endowment care since the turn of the . . . Map (db m203153) HM
383 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — This Land
On 9th Avenue at East Cliff Drive, on the right when traveling north on 9th Avenue.
This land given to the state of California as a park in 1955 by Arnold Merritt Baldwin in memory of his beloved parents. Fred Douglas Baldwin and Mary Augusta Baldwin, who pioneered in Santa Cruz County in the late 1860’s.Map (db m208513) HM
384 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — Town Clock
On Water Street at North Pacific Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.
Marker One: Dedicated July 4, 1976 in celebration of the Bicentennial of the founding of our country. Originally erected by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1900, the Town Clock was created and later restored in a legacy of freedom, . . . Map (db m212371) HM
385 California, Shasta County, Anderson — Anderson Historic Fire Station
On East Center Street at Ferry Street on East Center Street.
Originally constructed in 1903 on this site as a two-story building, the Anderson Fire Station was completed for a cost of $90 for used lumber and nails. Initial firefighting equipment included twelve buckets, four axes, three sections of hose . . . Map (db m70345) HM
386 California, Shasta County, Burney — Fountain Fire Vista Point
On State Highway 299, on the right when traveling east.
This facility is dedicated to the men and women, who battled the 1992 Fountain Fire, and those who have worked and are working to restore this forest to a healthy and productive part of the local ecosystem. During the dangerous salvage . . . Map (db m13741) HM
387 California, Shasta County, Burney — The Civilian Conservation Corps: A Surviving Legacy
Near Lake Road north of California Highway 89 S, on the right.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was established in 1933 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program. During the years of the Great Depression, when the stock market crash and ensuing business closures left many Americans . . . Map (db m96652) HM
388 California, Shasta County, Castella — 4 — CCC Camp (1934-1939)
Near Sims Road.
For just six short years Sims was the location of a bustling Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp... With its wooded valley and beautiful river setting, Sims was a haven to the boys from Company 978 who came from the busy cities of San . . . Map (db m69843) HM
389 California, Shasta County, Castella — 1 — Sims Bridge: A CCC First
On Sims Road.
It took a bit of grit and determination for the Forest Service and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) crew to build this sturdy bridge... Raymond Huber, who supervised the project remembers... “I was given a pickup and a plan of a 160-foot . . . Map (db m69821) HM
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390 California, Shasta County, Lassen Volcanic National Park — Stephen Tyng Mather — July 4, 1867 - Jan. 22, 1930 —
On California Route 89, 1 mile east of California Route 44, on the right when traveling east.
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done.Map (db m71149) HM
391 California, Shasta County, Mill Creek — A Scenic BoulevardLassen Volcanic National Park
On Lassen Peak Highway (Scenic California Route 89) 13 miles north of California Route 36, on the right when traveling north.
Today we take this park road for granted, but in 1916 when Lassen Volcanic National Park was established, the park's scenic features, expansive views, and volcanic landscapes could be reached only by horseback or on foot. In 1925, through the vision . . . Map (db m165932) HM
392 California, Siskiyou County, Tule Lake — Civilian Conservation Corps
On Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps on March 31, 1933, to provide employment for America's youth and promote the nation's economic recovery. The CCC's work involved conservation projects on forest, park . . . Map (db m547) HM
393 California, Siskiyou County, Tulelake — Camp Tulelake
On Hill Road near East West Rod, on the left when traveling north.
1935-1942 Civilian Conservation Corps This camp was built and staffed by the CCC, an organization that was established during the Great Depression by President Franklin Roosevelt to reduce unemployment and to preserve the nation's . . . Map (db m88000) HM
394 California, Solano County, Benicia — The Bohn BuildingJohn Augustus Bohn — City Attorney of Benicia 1948-1968 —
On First Street at East G Street on First Street.
Architect and driving force behind the modernization of Highway 780, the first State Capitol Building, the Benicia State Park, First Street Development, the Benicia City Water System, and the Benicia Industrial Park. He gave his vision, his . . . Map (db m25895) HM
395 California, Solano County, Vacaville — The Andrew Carnegie Public Library1915-1965
The Ulatis Book Club initiated an early effort in 1905 to obtain a Carnegie Library Building Fund Grant. This effort was taken over in 1910 by the Saturday Club, which campaigned to establish a library district under the jurisdiction of the . . . Map (db m16845) HM
396 California, Solano County, Vallejo — The Heritage HouseCity Landmark No.7 — Designated on May 23, 1985 —
On Farragut Avenue east of Santa Clara Street, on the right when traveling east.
This c.1880 Eastlake Cottage was originally located at 815 Marin Street. The house was a gift from Senator Luther E. Gibson to the Vallejo Architectural Heritage Foundation. The foundation moved and restored the house with funds from the City of . . . Map (db m217854) HM
397 California, Sonoma County, Bodega Bay — The Children's Bell TowerNicholas Green Memorial
Near California Route 1 north of Ranch Road.
The Children's Bell Tower is dedicated to children everywhere. It was inspired by the death of seven-year old Nicholas Green of Bodega Bay who was shot by highway robbers while on vacation with his parents in Italy, on September 29, 1994. All . . . Map (db m87570) HM
398 California, Sonoma County, Guerneville — Pioneers of Preservation
Near Armstrong Woods Road, 2.5 miles north of River Road (Highway 116).
James B. Armstrong Colonel James B. Armstrong came to California from Ohio in 1874 as a land investor. He purchased land in these forests, eventually developing a deep appreciation for the redwoods. Witnessing the alarming rate of . . . Map (db m107311) HM
399 California, Stanislaus County, Newman — Carnegie Library
On Main Street near Kern Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1913 the Women’s Improvement Club applied for a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation to build a library. In 1918 the Newman free library joined the Stanislaus County Library system. The library was built in 1919 following WWI for $7,600, . . . Map (db m208312) HM
400 California, Stanislaus County, Patterson — Jack Patterson
On Plaza Circle at North Del Puerto Avenue, on the left on Plaza Circle.
For generous contributions of time, land and facilities to the City of Patterson, citizens of Patterson recognizes these direct contributions as monuments to Jack Patterson’s heritage to the City of Patterson. Contributions 1.Historical Building . . . Map (db m208523) HM

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