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Marker One:
Medal of Honor
Capt 5 US Infantry
Indian Wars
May 12 1822 – May 20 1901
Marker Two:
Robert McDonald
Captain U.S.A.
May 12, 1822, May 20, 1901
Ego sum resurrection et vita; qui credit in me, etiamsi mortuus . . . — — Map (db m208309) HM
Near Ardenwood Boulevard near California Highway 84.
Joseph Silviera Leal and Julia Perry Leal built this tank house on their ranch in the Mission San Jose area of Fremont in 1925. The lower floor was a storage room and the upper floor a bedroom. The tank on top stored 5,000 gallons of water pumped . . . — — Map (db m29090) HM
On Quema Drive at Paseo Padre Parkway, on the right when traveling east on Quema Drive.
Some of the large land mammals of the Irvingtonian continued into the Rancheolabrean (late Pleistocene). Their extinction defines the end of the Pleistocene. Changing climate due to an emerging coastline destroyed most of their habitat. Smaller . . . — — Map (db m212690) HM
Alson and Tuibun Ohlones called this place now known as the Fremont Plain home for countless generations. They managed the landscape in a way that increased the numbers and health of the plants and animals on which they relied for food, shelter, . . . — — Map (db m212661) HM
After a large earthquake in 1868 on the Hayward Fault, Dr. Lorenzo Gordon Yates, a dentist, discovered fossils on what is now Osgood Road in the Irvington District. Many were identified as extinct Pleistocene horses, camelids, and mammoths. In . . . — — Map (db m212655) HM
Tens of thousands of fossils, were excavated in what is now Sabercat Historical Park and nearby locations. This discovery was documented by Dr. Don Savage from the University of California, Berkeley. Because of this remarkable unearthing, that . . . — — Map (db m212658) HM
On Via Orinda at Castillejo Way, on the right when traveling east on Via Orinda.
Welcome to the fossils of Sabercat.
Throughout the last Ice Age, mammoths, saber-toothed cats and other large animals lived here. Most of these animals are now extinct, but they left behind a treasure trove of fossils.
Local students, . . . — — Map (db m212644) HM
On Via Orinda at Castillejo Way, on the left when traveling west on Via Orinda.
When Paul and Louise de Vaux sold their vineyard and winery in 1918 (shortly before Prohibition went into effect), a large part of it was purchased by Otto Hirsch, a locally prominent businessman. He leased the property to dairy farmers for over . . . — — Map (db m212641) HM
Amphibians such as the native Pacific Tree Frog rely on shade and habitat created by oaks, buckeyes, willows, and other riparian trees that grow near the creek. Tree frogs eat insects and spiders as large as they are. The toe pads of these . . . — — Map (db m212648) HM
On Quema Drive near Paseo Padre Parkway, on the right when traveling east.
Sea level during the last glacial period was about 400 feet lower than it is today. Ice sheets and glaciers held more of the Earth’s water, and cooler oceans contracted, taking up less space. During the Rancholabrean Age, California’s coastline . . . — — Map (db m212691) HM
The first vineyards in the East Bay were planted at Mission San Jose in the late 18th century, tended by Spanish missionaries and Native Americans. Around 1850, after the Mission was secularized, landowners expended vineyards and began . . . — — Map (db m212653) HM
In 1775 and 1776, Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza and
Father Pedro Font led an expedition of 240 settlers, soldiers,
and others 1,800 miles from Sonora, Mexico to Monterey,
California to colonize the Bay Area. Anza and Font then led
a much . . . — — Map (db m176327) HM
On Temple Way near Utah Way, on the right when traveling north.
Approximately one mile west John M. Horner built the first American schoolhouse non-Catholic chapel in Centerville, Alameda County, 1850. Said to be the first Latter Day Saint Chapel in California. A small structure with three windows in the side . . . — — Map (db m26629) HM
On Bonde Way at Post Street, on the left when traveling east on Bonde Way.
This is the site of the first, organized Protestant church known to have been in existence in the East Bay.
At the meeting held June 4, 1853, nine people signed a petition requesting Reverend W.W. Brier to organize them into a church to be known . . . — — Map (db m232183) HM
On Walnut Avenue at Gallaudet Drive, on the right when traveling east on Walnut Avenue.
[Side A:]
Mormon Pioneers
Mormon pioneers traveled far in search of a land where they could worship God in an environment of religious tolerance. Named below are some of the pioneers who settled in Washington Township. They sailed . . . — — Map (db m28707) HM
Near Gallaudet Drive north of Stevenson Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The sculptor of Bear Hunt, Douglas Tilden, was born on May 1, 1860, the day the California School for the Deaf first opened its doors in San Francisco. He became deaf at the age of four from scarlet fever. An 1879 graduate of CSD, Berkeley, he . . . — — Map (db m230584) HM
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led an expedition to this site – The mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area.
In the center of the marker is a circular motif, designed by Doris . . . — — Map (db m26666) HM
On Mission Boulevard near Mission Tierra Place, on the right when traveling south.
With the discovery of gold in California, the town around the Mission San Jose became the gateway and provision center for the “49er” on his way to the Southern Mines.
To meet these demands, the firm of Strauss and Co. was founded by . . . — — Map (db m64904) HM
On Mission Boulevard at Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Mission Boulevard.
This tablet dedicated
May 30, 1947 as part of ceremonies
commemorating the one hundred
and fiftieth anniversary of the
founding of Mission San Jose by
Father Fermin Lasuen, June 11, 1797. — — Map (db m162158) HM
On Mission Boulevard at Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Mission Boulevard.
At the Ohlone Indian village of Oroysom, Padre Fermín Francisco de Lasuén founded this fourteenth of twenty-one Franciscan missions June 11, 1797. Taught by Padre Narciso Durán, the Ohlone Orchestra and Choir became famous. By 1830 almost 2,000 . . . — — Map (db m100551) HM
On Mission Boulevard south of Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This property (43327 Mission Blvd.) was developed in 1895 by Daniel Baker for a livery business. The enterprise continued under the ownership of Edward Coffany, William Rose, and then Andrew Kell, at least until 1916. By 1924, the building was . . . — — Map (db m220207) HM
On Washington Boulevard at Mission Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on Washington Boulevard.
1839-1890 Adobe home of Don Jose De Jesus Vallejo, administrator of Mission San Jose. Center of early day culture.
1949 Two buildings constructed on this site by Miss Olive Ryde to enhance the historic mission.
1962 Generous gify to the . . . — — Map (db m152794) HM
On Mission Boulevard south of Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Washington Hotel originally located across the street as a two story adobe building. Destroyed by the 1868 earthquake. Rebuilt on the present site in the same year.
The building has served as a hotel, stage stop, state library, and present . . . — — Map (db m54668) HM
On Anza Street at Ellsworth Street, on the left when traveling west on Anza Street.
In 1911, Joseph and Marie Nunes lived in Centerville with their six children. Joseph opened a shoe repair shop and also repaired harnesses and saddles. The family lived in a house that was a former library. In front of the house there was a hitching . . . — — Map (db m213033) HM
Near Mission Boulevard near Felipe Common when traveling west.
By request of the Government of Costa Rica the remains of that nation’s first doctor of medicine and president of the republic from 1859 to 1863 were transported to San Jose, Costa Rica, and entombed with honors in Jardines del Recuerdo. — — Map (db m218148) HM
Welcome to the fossils of Sabercat.
Throughout the last Ice age, mammoths, saber-toothed cats and other large land mammals lived here. Most of these animals are now extinct, but they left behind a treasure trove of fossils.
Local . . . — — Map (db m218207) HM
Boxed Tree Forest
These oak trees were planted in boxes waiting to be sold when the Roedings operated California Nursery Company. Eventually the trees rooted into the ground creating a unique forest of boxed trees. Over the years, local . . . — — Map (db m208707) HM
The historic buildings on the property – the Vallejo Adobe, President’s House, Office Building and Packing Shed - make up the historic core of the site, and were the center of the nursery operation; the place where orders were placed, materials . . . — — Map (db m208904) HM
Overview of History
California Nursery Historical Park is 20 acres of prime agricultural land. People who inhabited the area included the Muwekma Ohlone, Spanish (Mission San Jose), Mexicans (Rancho Arroyo de la Alameda), and “Californios.” . . . — — Map (db m208723) HM
The primary purpose of the California Nursery Historical Park Master Plan is to tell the story of the California Nursery Company to current and future generations through the sharing of the site’s remaining historic buildings, majestic . . . — — Map (db m208557) HM
On Niles Boulevard at G Street, on the right when traveling west on Niles Boulevard.
The western branch studio of the Essanay Film Manufacturing Company stood on this site from 1913 to 1933. It was the first movie studio built for that purpose in Northern California.
The Essanay company of 52 people led by movie star cowboy . . . — — Map (db m63811) HM
On Niles Boulevard east of G Street, on the left when traveling east.
Francis X. Bushman, Charlie Chaplin, Wallace Beery, Marie Dressler, Ben Turpin, Vic “Slippery Sam” Pottel and “Alkalie (sic) Ike” starred here 1910/1912. Earliest films starred Gilbert Anderson (Max Aronson) alias “Bronco Billy,” 1958 Oscar winner. . . . — — Map (db m64009) HM
For many years the California Nursery was one of the state’s leading nurseries. Established in 1884 by John Rock, the nursery originally covered 463 acres. Through constant experimentation, including the introduction of new fruits, Rock made a . . . — — Map (db m208908) 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
The California Nursery property includes noteworthy landscape features, such as the many mature trees, in addition to historically and architecturally significant buildings like the garden store. Unfortunately, due to years of use and multiple . . . — — Map (db m208714) HM
On Mission Boulevard (California Route 238) 0.5 miles west of Niles Canyon Road, on the left when traveling west.
Site of flour mill, Niles. Built 1853 by Don Jose De Vallejo, brother of General Vallejo, on his Rancho Arroyo De La Alameda.
Niles was once called "Vallejo Mills". Stone aqueduct carrying water for mill parallels Niles Canyon Road. — — Map (db m154369) HM
On Fremont Boulevard north of Decoto Road, on the right when traveling north.
Estimated year of construction: 1890 - 1905
This site possesses regional significance in commemorating the cultural and architectural heritage of Fremont
This region is associated with the historic Portuguese settlement known as Machado’s . . . — — Map (db m211565) HM
On Pine Street east of Excelso Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Welcome to the fossils of Sabercat.
Throughout the last Ice Age, mammoth, saber-toothed cats and other large land mammals lived here. Most of these animals are now extinct, but they left behind a treasure trove of fossils.
Local . . . — — Map (db m218267) HM
On Peralta Boulevard at Robert Fisher Drive, on the right when traveling west on Peralta Boulevard.
James and Lucy Shinn established a nursery and ranch here in 1856. Joseph Clark and Florence Mayhew Shinn and their children carried it on until 1978. In 1962, Florence Shinn gave the City of Fremont this park with the 1876 ranch house and office, . . . — — Map (db m194709) HM
Thomas Jefferson Chadbourne and his wife Nettie built this Victorian carriage house in the 1870’s. He owned fine racing horses and stock horses and wanted them housed in suitable surroundings.
They purchased the property in 1872 from Charles C. . . . — — Map (db m28826) HM
On Stanford Avenue near Vineyard Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This winery was founded in 1869 by Leland Stanford, railroad builder, Governor of California, United States Senator, and founder of Stanford University. The vineyard, planted by his brother Josiah Stanford, helped to prove that wines equal to any in . . . — — Map (db m100554) HM
On Rancho Higuera Road near Curtner Road, on the left when traveling south.
The adobe slowly deteriorated and a large crack developed in an end wall. The roof caved in, exposing the vulnerable adobe bricks which began to disintegrate. Local historian and preservationist, Robert B. Fisher, M.D., raised an alarm, and in . . . — — Map (db m211567) HM
On Rancho Higuera Road near Curtner Road, on the left when traveling south.
Henry Curtner, an enterprising American, arrived at Mission San Jose in 1852. He worked for farmers in the area. In 1856 Curtner returned home to Indiana to marry Lydia Kendall. By 1868 he was able to purchase the portion of Rancho Agua Caliente . . . — — Map (db m211572) HM
On Rancho Higuera Road south of Curtner Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Ohlones were the indigenous people of this area and had a village called Oroysom east of this site. As hunters and gatherers they ranged far and wide. They wove baskets using various roots and willow branches and had lively commerce with . . . — — Map (db m211573) HM
On Rancho Higuera Road near Curtner Road, on the left when traveling south.
After the missions were secularized by Mexico, their lands were divided into ranchos, which were granted to the “Californios” who had served the Spanish and Mexican governments.
In 1836 the lands around this park were granted to Fulgencio . . . — — Map (db m211569) HM
On Wabana Common near Gable Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Henry Curtner arrived in Washington Township in 1852. A native of Fountain County, Indiana, Curtner became a prominent farmer, businessman, and philanthropist in the Warm Springs Area. Curtner’s ranch compromised several thousand acres and produced . . . — — Map (db m219704) HM
