Vacaville in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
William Gordon Huff
In Expression of Gratitude
Erected 1984 by The Sam Brannan Chapter 1004, Ancient and Honorable Order of E, Clampus Vitus, August 16, 1984.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 38° 20.251′ N, 122° 0.92′ W. Marker is in Vacaville, California, in Solano County. Marker can be reached from Pena Adobe Road. Marker is located on the grounds of Pena Adobe Park. Take Pena Adobe Road interchange on I-80, follow the signs on Pena Adobe Road to Pena Adobe Park. Marker is located near the parking area at the Pena Adobe. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pleasant Grove CA 95668, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pioneer Monument (here, next to this marker); Peña Adobe Park (here, next to this marker); Rancho Los Putos (here, next to this marker); Unknown Pioneer Ranchers (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Valley (approx. half a mile away); Uncle Burt's Tree (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Andrew Carnegie Public Library (approx. 1.9 miles away); Barcar Building (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vacaville.
Also see . . .
1. William Gordon Huff. (Submitted on December 6, 2008.)
2. William Gordon Huff and His Sculptures. (Submitted on December 6, 2008.)
3. William Gordon Huff. The Solano History Exploration gives an introduction to the art and life of William Huff. (Submitted on May 27, 2010.)
Additional commentary.
1. William Gordon Huff (1903 - 1993)
Long noted as a sculptor without peer, William Gordon Huff has created bronze and ceramic works for numerous occasions and events. One notable work is the 12 foot tall bronze statue of Chief Solano, that stands at the corner of Union and West Texas Street near the entrance of the old library building in Fairfield. At the 1939 San Francisco Worlds Fair he won his fame. Here he generated much enthusiasm over the prehistoric monsters that once roamed California – an important assignment undertaken for scientist/Clamper, Dr. Charles Camp. The Court of Flowers and heroic goddesses, representing Science, Agriculture, Industry, and Art that adorned the Tower of the Sun were more of Bill Huff’s contribution to Treasure Island’s magnificent extravaganza. In addition to these monumental works, Bill also created several sculptures and dioramas for the University of California Museum of Paleontology's exhibit. He has also created a concrete bas relief of an Ichthyosaur for the State of Nevada’s Ichthyosaur State Park. On November 3, 1956, one of Bill Huff’s greatest masterpieces was shipped to Japan – a Heroic bust of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi, a noted research scientist in the field of bacteriology. Of more particular interest to Clampers is the work Bill has done as official Clampsculptor. The scores of ceramic plaques affixed to the Wall of Comparative Ovations are also the work of Bill Huff.
As official sculptor of E Clampus Vitus for more than four decades, Bill has created plaques for E Clampus Vitus that will enlighten the observer for generations to come.
— Submitted April 17, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,228 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on April 17, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on April 17, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. 4. submitted on December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5, 6. submitted on April 17, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.