“May God continue the unity of our country as this railroad unites the two great oceans of the world.” The gold spike ceremony at Promontory, Utah in May of 1869 united the tracks of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads. . . . — — Map (db m143737) HM
Early Life
As a young man, Theodore Payne (1872-1963) immigrated to Southern California from England to pursue a career in horticulture. He fell in love with the local flora, especially our wild flowers, which were threatened by . . . — — Map (db m118536) HM
An Unofficial Navy
In the early 19th century, Spanish colonies in the
New World ware struggling for independence and
devising ways to disrupt Spain's economic and
military power. One effective means was to hire privateers . . . — — Map (db m283407) HM
Established in 1946 to provide a comprehensive test and evaluation site for tactical missiles, Point Mugu has been instrumental in the development, test, evaluation and inservice support of systems including Regulus, Sparrow, Phoenix, Bullpup, . . . — — Map (db m214304) HM
The C&C was the largest and most modern of all Comstock era shafts and was located on the grounds of the California Mine. It was the joint property of the Consolidated Virginia and California Mining Companies. It was used to extract the . . . — — Map (db m50104) HM
The first house in Glenn County, built about 1848 by Granville P. Swift, a member of the Bear Flag Party, who came to California from Oregon in 1844. The site is 150 yards east on the banks of Hambright Creek. The house was built of clay by . . . — — Map (db m143522) HM
Camp Granite was established at this site in the spring of 1942. It was one of fifteen such camps built in the southwestern deserts to harden and train United States troops for service on the battlefields of World War II. The Desert Training Center . . . — — Map (db m83038) HM
[Left Column]
Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun
Elva Lucy Drennan
Mr. Hussky
[Right Column]
John Laplasse
Christian Kientz
Henry Christian Kientz
---Were known to have been buried at Poverty Bar Cemetery now covered by . . . — — Map (db m13020) HM
Oldest church building
in Walnut Creek Originally
located on Locust Street
Erected 1888 -1889
Consecrated, April 26, 1891
by
Bishop William Ford Nichols — — Map (db m93978) HM
Historical landmark
commemorating
Fresno Technical School,
constructed 1895.
Known as the Fresno High School
from 1895 - 1921.
Established as the First Junior College
of California, 1910.
Normal School - forerunner to
Fresno . . . — — Map (db m241689) HM
In 1772, Don Pedro Fages, first recorded non-Indian to visit the southern San Joaquin Valley, crossed this spot on his way from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. Near this point crossed Father José María de Zalvidea in 1806, while accompanying the . . . — — Map (db m54266) HM
The Goffs Schoolhouse served this highway, railway, ranching and mining community from 1914 to 1937. It was restored in 1998 and is now listed on the National Historic Register.
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a . . . — — Map (db m194736) HM
In January 1867 Indians left their camp east of Chimney Rock to go into the San Bernardino Mountains where they looted and burned several cabins and a sawmill. In retaliation, a possee surprised the Indians at their camp and killed and wounded . . . — — Map (db m125886) HM
(This marker has two panels. From the left panel:)
Key Map
Traveling across this bridge, the fourth Red Bridge near this location since 1859, you may notice art panels attached to each of the large pillars that rise at both . . . — — Map (db m210568) HM
The first workable quicksilver mine in North America – First mine of any kind in California – First worked 1824 – Denounced November 1845. Has produced more metallic wealth than any individual gold mine in California. Its . . . — — Map (db m146473) HM
Electric rail service came to Walnut Creek in 1911. The railway (later called Sacramento Northern) provided passengers and freight service from Sacramento through Walnut Creek and on to Oakland and the San Ramon Valley. The tracks run along today's . . . — — Map (db m93754) HM
Eight miles due west of this marker stood one of California's first commercial oil refineries. Between August 1864 and April 1867, approximately 4,000 gallons of illuminating oil produced there was shipped to San Francisco by the Buena Vista . . . — — Map (db m78295) HM
Downhill ski racing history in the Western Hemisphere first began in California circa 1857, and in this famous Donner Pass of the Sierra Nevada the Auburn Ski Club presents a full exhibition of pioneered manpower transportation and skisport history . . . — — Map (db m60888) HM
Why Did The Historic Trails Go Where They Went?
When Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, trade with the United States soon followed. William Becknell and five companions from the Franklin, Missouri area were the first to use . . . — — Map (db m199377) HM
In front of you in the hills, high above freeway Interstate 5, is a portion of the historic 1915 two-lane “Ridge Route”. The power lines follow it.
The original Ridge Route was constructed in 1914-1915 by pick, shovel and mule drawn Fresno . . . — — Map (db m152085) HM
The Hoxie-Vance cabin is officially
listed as a Prairie style resort cabin
of u-shaped configuration and a
hipped roof, constructed in 1923 for
Charles A. Vance and Wyckoff Hoxie
of Tustin, California. This is an
excellent example of . . . — — Map (db m232827) HM
On January 1, 1776, the first party of colonists to come overland to the Pacific Coast crossed the Santa Ana River south of this marker and camped between here and the river. Recruited in the presidios of Sonora, Mexico, and led by Lt. Col. Juan . . . — — Map (db m50995) HM
In 1827 “Bible Totin” Jed Smith camped here in. In 1850 these diggings became known as Negro Bar, then named Granite City after the rocks, and in 1855 Joseph Folsom lent his name to this fair city.
Also in 1855 Folsom hired Theodore . . . — — Map (db m57985) HM
Iron Mountain divisional camp was established at this site in the spring of 1942. One of eleven such camps built in the California-Arizona desert to harden and train United States troops for service on the battlefields of World War II. The first . . . — — Map (db m77424) HM
Gold deposits at Havilah were discovered in 1864. Havilah was the county seat between 1866, when Kern County was organized, and 1872, when the government was moved to Bakersfield. Havilah was an active mining center for more than 20 years, and . . . — — Map (db m252982) HM
The eloquent artwork, Spirit, creates a landmark corner for the 38-acre Mission Hospital campus as well as the City of Mission Viejo. Grand, curved arches in soft brown, oxidized steel act as a frame for the artwork with clear reflection . . . — — Map (db m196038)
Camp Ibis was established at this site in the spring of 1942 – one of eleven such camps built in the California – Arizona Desert to harden and train United States Troops for service on the battlefields of World War II.
The 440th AAA . . . — — Map (db m78585) HM
Visiting the Trails Today
The Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails had a significant role in the history of the United States and have been designated by Congress as National Historic Trails. The National Park Service partners with site . . . — — Map (db m199379) HM
The first building erected in Deep Creek settlement, now Cedarville, was built in 1865 as a trading post by James Townsend, who was killed in an indian fight it 1866.
Purchased by William T. Cressler and John H. Bonner in 1867, the building . . . — — Map (db m10245) HM
This mansard-styled Victorian house was built for Albert Gallatin in 1877. Acquired by the State, it served as the first official Governor's residence. Governor George C. Pardee and his family moved in during November, 1903. It ultimately served as . . . — — Map (db m13882) HM
Alum Rock Park was acquired in stages over many years. The original claim is based on the first land grant by Governor Filipe de Neve, July 22, 1778. Alum Rock Park has survived many challenges to that original grant and on March 13, 1872 the . . . — — Map (db m63788) HM
Go back in time to 1860 or 1861 and picture the traffic on the Oregon Trail – the freight wagons and stagecoaches, and the emigrants, soldiers, and Indians. But most colorful, perhaps, was the Pony Express rider streaking through Scotts . . . — — Map (db m156142) HM
In 1848, Mexican Settlers from Sonora, Mexico established a camp on the north back of the Mokelumne River and called it Sonora Bar. At the start of the California Gold Rush miners flocked to the Mokelumne River and set up camps and towns along its . . . — — Map (db m126094) HM
In 1933 California’s first women’s prison was established in Tehachapi to provide an environment more conductive to rehabilitation than San Quentin State Prison. Two-story buildings were constructed of reinforced concrete in the French Normandy . . . — — Map (db m134503) HM
When Orro Childs, John G. Downey and
Isaias Hellman deeded 308 lots to the trustees of the
University of Southern California in 1879, they were
not only providing a new campus and a source of
funding for the new institution; they were laying . . . — — Map (db m235269) HM
California Route 66
Living History.
A famous highway with a rich history,
connecting Chicago and Los Angeles from 1926 to 1985.
Scan to step back in time:
[see link, below] — — Map (db m284999) HM
This is the oldest existing McDonald's hamburger stand in the world. Its neon arches and red and white tile have become an icon of the California car culture of the 1950s. The towering neon chef, "Speedee," was McDonald's first mascot and . . . — — Map (db m51959) HM
Allan Hancock Foundation,
the University of Southern California, 1940.
Rufus B. Von KleinSmid, president of the university.
Allan Hancock, director of the foundation.
Building committee: Frank F. Barham, Henry W. Bruce, Addison B. Day, Elizabeth . . . — — Map (db m229921) HM
Camp Coxcomb was established at this site in the Spring of 1942. It was one of fifteen such camps built in the southwestern deserts to harden and train United States troops for service on the battlefields of World War II. The Desert Training Center . . . — — Map (db m78513) HM
Camp Clipper was established at a site that reached
From Essex Road to this location in the spring of
1942. It was one of twelve such camps built in the
Southwestern Desert to harden and train United
States troops for service on the . . . — — Map (db m72258) HM
Camp Rice was established at this site in the spring of 1942. It was one of twelve such camps built in the southwestern deserts to harden and train United States troops for service on the battlefields of World War II. The Desert Training Center was . . . — — Map (db m209934) HM
On this site the original 1880 Union Hotel served as telegraph
office and Wells, Fargo & Company's stagecoach stop. Destroyed
by fire in 1893, reconstructed and restored in 1915, the old hotel
serviced stagecoach and early railroad passengers . . . — — Map (db m150260) HM
Oil was discovered at 70 feet in 1899, when Tom Means persuaded Roe Elwood and Frank Wiseman, aided by Jonathan, Bert, Jed, and Ken Elwood, George Wiseman, and John Marlowe, to dig here for oil. On June 1, 1899, 400 feet to the north, Horace and . . . — — Map (db m168102) HM
Kernville, called Whiskey Flat until 1864, was founded in 1860 when Adam Hamilton, whiskey dealer, moved shop here from more temperate Quartzburg, founded earlier that year. Both camps resulted from the discovery of the Big Blue Ledge by . . . — — Map (db m25169) HM
Visited by Padre Garces (1776) while following Old Horse Thief Trace later known as Joe Walker Trail. Fremont stopped here (1844). The famished Jayhawk Party (1850) found water here while struggling from Death Valley to Los Angeles. Still later was . . . — — Map (db m156684) HM
Willow Springs was a stage station on the Los Angeles-Havilah Stage Lines, 1864-1874. From here light traffic went through Oak Creek Pass via Tehachapi to Havilah and Kernville; heavy traffic went northwest to the Inyo mines, or via Jawbone Canyon . . . — — Map (db m156685) HM
Seeley Wintersmith Mudd Memorial Hall.
University of Southern California.
Erected 1929.
Rufus B. Von Kleinsmid,
president of the university.
Ralph Tyler Flewelling,
director of the School of Philosophy.
Building committee:
Charles E. . . . — — Map (db m229811) HM
Confusion Hill was officially listed by the California Office of Historic Preservation as a State Point of Historical Interest 1/29/10
Confusion Hill was opened in 1949 by George Hudson. It consisted of a Gift
Shop, Snack Bar . . . — — Map (db m120663) HM
John Rogers was a member of the Death Valley wagon train.
Rather than spending a winter near Salt Lake City, a wagon
train was formed to go a southern route to Los Angeles.
Many choose to take a supposed short cut across the
desert. Among . . . — — Map (db m315760) HM
“Over divide to Tule Lake, on Lost River, passed in sight of Bloody Point where a train of emigrants were cut off last year. This afternoon Geo. W. Ebey killed a brant on the lake. Oh, so good to eat.” —James Henry Bascomb Royal, Oct 19, 1853. — — Map (db m147563) HM
The Bascoms arrived in San Jose in 1849. Their residence and boarding house, Slapjack Hall, was a center of activity and grandma sewed the famous blue tent used as both a school and first protestant church. Dr. Bascom practiced medicine but . . . — — Map (db m92727) HM
At this location on December 17, 1887 at 5:04PM the Golden Spike was symbolically driven by Charles Crocker of the Southern Pacific Railroad. This final connection completed freight and passenger service around the nation.
Mileage 428.8 . . . — — Map (db m160778) HM
The California Nursery is closely associated with John Rock and George C. Roeding. In 1884, a German immigrant named John Rock purchased 463 acres on a site that is today known as the community of Niles in Fremont. He moved his start-up nursery . . . — — Map (db m208919) HM
One day in 1954, 350
students arrived at USC to take a
final exam. Most of them had never
before set foot on campus or even
seen their instructor in person.
Housewives, truck drivers, doctors,
businessmen, actors, schoolteachers and even . . . — — Map (db m229334) HM
Led from Indian Territory by their New England schoolmaster, a band of young Cherokee Argonauts discovered gold here 1850. Town established 1853 when first stores erected by Welsh miners. During heyday of 1875, Cherokee boasted its own theatre, race . . . — — Map (db m234) HM
In January 1857, a group of outlaws were terrorizing the citizens of
San Juan Capistrano committing robbery and murder. Los Angeles
County Sheriff James R. Barton formed a posse of five men and rode south.
On January 23, 1857, near this mound, a . . . — — Map (db m244100) HM
During World War II 3,396 acres were purchased for the largest naval installation in the U.S. Three navy bases sat adjacent to each other in an area known as Fleet City. Camp Parks located along Dougherty Road, The U.S. Naval Hospital among . . . — — Map (db m94022) HM
One warm summer morning some four score years ago a young Spaniard
and his señora rode into Señor Castro's old hacienda, situated near the present
Pinedale Court tract in Hayward; and as many travelers asked for food and
lodging here, it was . . . — — Map (db m152981) HM
On this site the remains of Katie Thompson, Mattie Thompson, and Josie Campbell were laid to rest. The children, were the grandchildren of Joseph Campbell, and all died of Scarlett Fever in 1877. Joseph Campbell was a prominent pioneer in this area . . . — — Map (db m61767) HM
Gordon’s Ferry was an overhead cable type of ferry operated during the 1850’s by Major Gordon. An adobe station house was located on the south bank of Kern River, just a few yards to the west of this marker. It was also a station on the Butterfield . . . — — Map (db m25149) HM
A lone tree landmark on an old trans-valley trail. It was an ancient Yokuts Indian meeting place, later a location for white stock rodeos. Miller and Lux established their headquarters and store here about 1885. The town of Buttonwillow takes . . . — — Map (db m50251) HM
America's most spectacular gusher blew in here on March 14, 1910. Initially 18,000 barrels per day, the flow later reached an uncontrolled peak of 100,000 barrels per day, completely destroying the derrick. This Union Oil Company well produced nine . . . — — Map (db m54267) HM
In dedication to the pilots, air crews and personnel of Mojave, who trained, served and gave their lives in the service of this country, especially to those who valiantly fought for freedom in the great battles of World War II and Korea.
Semper . . . — — Map (db m53280) HM
1906-1914: City of Los Angeles builds and operates plant to make cement for Los Angeles Aqueduct and also constructs town named Aqueduct to house workers and families.
1910: Aqueduct train station and post office are renamed Monolith. . . . — — Map (db m52988) HM
Father Francisco Garces used the Oak Creek Pass in 1776 to return to the Mojave after exploring the San Joaquin Valley, as did Fremont in 1844-45. Until the building of the railroad through the Tehachapi Pass in 1876, Oak Creek Pass was the only . . . — — Map (db m50250) HM
Henry L. Kuns was son
of David Kuns, one of four
men who established
Lordsburg College. Henry
Kuns was a rancher, realtor,
banker, and first mayor of
Lordsburg. He founded an
orphanage named for his
parents, David and Margaret,
and created . . . — — Map (db m190950) HM
This Craftsman home, built
in 1912 by Mace and Adele
Doutt, was purchased in 1918
by Isaac Eikenberry and
remained in the Eikenberry
family until 1974, a total of
56 years. The large bur oak
tree grew from an acorn
which Eikenberry . . . — — Map (db m190938) HM
This residence was built at the
same time as Henry L. Kuns’
home at the north end of the
block. James M. Johnson was
married to Kuns' daughter,
Ora Lamb Kuns.
Johnson
owned the Lordsburg Garage
& Machine Shop.
He also
maintained streets . . . — — Map (db m190953) HM
On this site of Birmingham Hospital,
1943-1950, Veterans returning from
World War II were given renewed
confidence and hope by the dedicated
personnel who cared for them. Their legacy of pride and courage
remains here as an incentive . . . — — Map (db m192055) HM
The Arroyo Seco flows down from the San Gabriel Mountains to join the Los Angeles River on its way to the ocean. This spot, where the two rivers flow together, the “confluence”, is near the birthplace of the city of Los Angeles.
The . . . — — Map (db m145223) HM
For Old College, USC’s second-oldest building,
September 20, 1948 marked the beginning of
the end. Exactly 64 years to the day alter its cornerstone was laid, USC President Fred Fagg announced that the structure had outlived its usefulness. . . . — — Map (db m130178) HM
No event in track and field is more challenging, physically or mentally, than the decathlon.
1955 · UCLA freshman Rafer won the Pan American Games decathlon in Mexico City.
1954-58 · He competed under UCLA coaches Craig Dixon and . . . — — Map (db m238101) HM
The Novato Bank (828 Grant Avenue) was built in 1913 by property owner, Frank Silva. The bank served ranchers, merchants, home builders, and the Novato area.
The adjoining section of the building (826 Grant Avenue)first served as a drugstore when . . . — — Map (db m102561) HM
Original construction started in 1888 and completed in 1890
by founder and pioneer William Thatcher. This Queen Anne
style hotel was built to welcome weary travelers arriving by
stagecoach and railroad.
Standing at the center of the small . . . — — Map (db m298146) HM
This building first constructed in 1852, opened on September 22, 1855 as the first Placer County Hospital. In 1890 the building was badly damaged by fire. At the time, the upstairs was the residence and gallery of photographer J.M. Jacobs and the . . . — — Map (db m93966) HM
George Hack settled in the Sacramento River delta in 1855, seven years before the town of Freeport was established, and was a true pioneer farmer of the area. Hack operated a small dairy and grew a variety of crops on his ranch. His apricots, . . . — — Map (db m91789) HM
The U. S. Army maintained a camp at Goffs 1942-1944. Goffs was an important railhead, supply point, hospital, and for three months in 1942 Headquarters of the 7th Infantry Division. That unit went on to distinguish itself in combat in the Aleutians . . . — — Map (db m304893) HM
Originally built in the 1950s, this world-famous restaurant was the location of the 1988 film, "Bagdad Café," which became the new name of the restaurant in 1995. — — Map (db m160081) HM
Ontario's history has been shaped by pioneers who built a new community by combining their own knowledge and skills with the energy and determination generated by the promise of
this extraordinary landscape. George Chaffey, Ontario's founder, . . . — — Map (db m149487) HM
The Little Italy Landmark Sign was dedicated and lit at the 7th Annual Little Italy Festa on the evening of October 8, 2000. The landmark sign was constructed as a tribute to this immigrant neighborhood which, until the late 1960s, was the hub of . . . — — Map (db m207223) HM
On Nov. 9, 1861, near here, six local landholders tried to evict John Balkwill, a "squatter" from land claimed by Alymer Drullard. As Balkwill had fortified his cabin, a cannon was "borrowed" at night from Stockton, loaded with with scrap iron and . . . — — Map (db m193550) HM
The Oceano Depot served as a focal point for transportation, tourism & real estate promotion in the South County from 1896 until the 1950's. The existing structure, a "Combination 22" standard design by SP, replaced the original 1896 structure . . . — — Map (db m103009) HM
During Prohibition, the San Mateo Coast was an ideal spot for rum running, bootleggers and “speakeasies,” establishments which sold illegal booze to thirsty clients.
One of the most successful speakeasies of the era was . . . — — Map (db m64179) HM
Instituted May, 1881
Building dedicated March 4, 1900
Included in Red Bluff-Tehama County Branch
of the American Association of
University Women Victorian Tour — — Map (db m89180) HM
Located just to the north on the People's Ditch, this mill, operating from 1854 to 1913, produced much of the flour used by early settlers of the valley — — Map (db m34481) HM
Because of its location on the Sacremento River, it was first called Riverbank. When the post office was established 10 March 1915 the present name - for George Bryte, Sr., a local dairyman, son of Mike Bryte (early sheriff of Sacremento) - was . . . — — Map (db m41749) HM
This commercial Italianate brick building was designed
and built by Michael O'Connell for A.S. House. It is
the oldest existing commercial building in Woodland
and was Woodland's first hotel. Originally called the
Planter House and later renamed . . . — — Map (db m154489) HM
Samuel S. Buckland was a true pioneer. He settled here in 1859, began a ranching operation, established a station for the Overland Stage Company, and operated a tent hotel. He also constructed the first bridge across the Carson River downstream . . . — — Map (db m61066) HM
