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By Craig Baker, October 4, 2018
Rose Bowl Marker
101 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, North Arroyo — 1942 Rose Bowl
On North Arroyo Boulevard, 0.2 miles north of Seco Street.
The 1942 Rose Bowl was the 28th Rose Bowl Game. Originally scheduled to be played in the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, it was moved to Durham, North Carolina, due to the fears of an attack on the West Coast of the United States . . . Map (db m128107) HM
102 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, North Arroyo — Space Flight Operations FacilityJet Propulsion Laboratory
Near Oak Grove Drive, 0.3 miles north of Foothill Boulevard.
Space Flight Operations Facility has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This building possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.Map (db m231405) HM
103 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, North Arroyo — 871 — The Gamble House
Near Westmoreland Place north of Arroyo Terrace, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1908, the David B. Gamble House is a tribute to the genius of architects Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene. Its design represents a unique California lifestyle and is a masterpiece of American craftsmanship. In 1966 it was made . . . Map (db m59811) HM
104 California, Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita, Stevenson Ranch — 516 — First Commercial Oil Well In CaliforniaPico #4
Near Pico Canyon Road, 4.5 miles west of Interstate 5.
On this site stands CSO-4 (Pico #4), California's first commerically productive well. It was spudded in early 1876, under the direction of Demetrius G. Scofield, later to become first president of Standard Oil Company of California, and was . . . Map (db m157684) HM
105 California, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica — The Santa Monica Pier Carousel
On Colorado Avenue west of Ocean Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The Hippodrome (also known as the "Carousel Building") was built in 1916 by famous carousel carver Charles I.D. Looff. Its unique combination of Byzantine, Moorish, and California design made it easily identifiable among the festive, eclectic . . . Map (db m119676) HM
106 California, Marin County, Point Reyes — Drakes Bay
Near Limantour Road, 8 miles west of Bear Valley Road.
Drakes Bay Historic and Archaeological District has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This landmark is associated with the 1579 landing of Francis Drake, the 1595 landing of Sebastián Rodríguez Cermeño and the wreck of the San . . . Map (db m184869) HM
107 California, Marin County, San Rafael — 999 — Marin County Civic Center
Near Peter Behr Drive.
The Civic Center Complex was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright (1869-1959) near the end of his long career. The Administration Building was completed in 1962 and the Hall of Justice in 1970. They are the only government buildings designed by the . . . Map (db m32748) HM
108 California, Mariposa County, Wawona — Wawona Hotel
On Wawona Road.
After several pioneer lodging structures were destroyed by fire, Henry Washburn and John Bruce had this building, opened in April, 1879, erected. Bruce died in it in 1882, but Henry, John, Edward, and later Clarence Washburn owned and operated it . . . Map (db m70572) HM
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109 California, Mariposa County, Yosemite National Park — A Home for Rangers
On Village Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Stephen T. Mather, the first director of the National Park Service, employed park rangers to guide tourists and protect parks from poachers. In 1920, Mather hired architect Charles Summer to construct a home for members of his newly organized ranger . . . Map (db m65629) HM
110 California, Mariposa County, Yosemite National Park — LeConte Memorial LodgeSierra Club — Founded 1892 —
On Southside Drive, on the right when traveling east.
LeConte Memorial Lodge was built by the Sierra Club in 1803/04 in honor of the world-renowned scientist and charter Sierra Club member Joseph LeConte who died near here in 1901. The memorial served as Yosemite Valley's first public information . . . Map (db m65529) HM
111 California, Mariposa County, Yosemite National Park — The Grand Lodge
Near Ahwahnee Drive, on the right when traveling east.
The first director of the National Park Service, Stephen T. Mather, was as at home in the High Sierra as he was in high society. To ensure Yosemite’s protection for future generations, he knew that influential people would have to care about the . . . Map (db m65504) HM
112 California, Modoc County, Newell — 850-2 — Tule LakeMay 1942 - March 1946
On Emigrant Trails Scenic Byway (Route 139) at County Road 176, on the right when traveling north on Emigrant Trails Scenic Byway.
Tule Lake was one of ten American concentration camps established during World War II to incarcerate 110,000 persons of Japanese ancestry, of whom the majority were American citizens. Behind barbed wire and guard towers without charge, trial or . . . Map (db m10370) HM
113 California, Mono County, Bodie — 341 — Bodie
On Bypass Road, 0.2 miles California Route 270, on the right when traveling west.
Gold was discovered here in 1859 by W.S. Bodey after whom the town was named. Once the most thriving metropolis of the Mono Country, Bodie’s mines produced gold valued at more than 100 million dollars. Tough as nails, the “Bad Man from . . . Map (db m8437) HM
114 California, Monterey County, Monterey — 1 — Custom House
On Olivier Street.
Constructed in 1827 by the Mexican government to collect custom duties from foreign shipping, a principal revenue source when Monterey was the capital of Alta California, Mexico's northernmost province. Thomas O. Larkin, US consul to Alta . . . Map (db m82186) HM
115 California, Monterey County, Monterey — 106 — Larkin House
On Calle Principal near Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north.
Larkin House, American Consulate 1844-1846. Built in 1835 by Thomas Oliver Larkin, only U.S. Consul to California. Monterey History & Art Assn. Courtesy Thomson J. Hudson Memorial FundMap (db m33495) HM
116 California, Monterey County, Monterey — 105 — Royal Presidio Chapel
On Church Streeet at Figueroa Street, on the left when traveling west on Church Streeet.
The Royal Chapel of San Carlos de Borromeo, founded June 3, 1770, is the only remaining Presidio chapel in California. Madariaga Adobe * Follow Church St. to Abrego Cell Phone Tour (831) 718-9123 enter 710Map (db m143524) HM
117 California, Monterey County, Pacific Grove — Balance Lost and Found AgainAsilomar Conference Center
Decades of logging, grazing, recreation, and foot traffic brought Asilomar's dune ecosystem to the brink of extinction. When the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) established the Asilomar summer camp grounds in 1913, the dunes became a . . . Map (db m63773) HM
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118 California, Nevada County, Truckee — 134 — Donner Party
Near 12593 Donner Pass Road.
Near this spot stood the Breen cabin of the party of emigrants who started for California from Springfield, Illinois, in April 1846, under the leadership of Captain George Donner. Delays occurred and when the party reached this locality, on October . . . Map (db m94058) HM
119 California, Orange County, Modjeska Canyon — 205 — Modjeska's Home
On Modjeska Canyon Road at Olive Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on Modjeska Canyon Road.
Famous as the home of Madame Modjeska, one of the world's great actresses, it was designed by Stanford White in 1888 on property called the Forest of Arden. Sold soon after her retirement, it remains a monument to the woman who contributed . . . Map (db m143499) HM
120 California, Riverside County, Riverside — 1060 — Harada House1884
On Lemon Street north of 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
This house was purchased in 1915 by local restaurant proprietor Jukichi Harada in the names of his three American-born minor children. It was remodeled and expanded to two stories in 1916. The question of legal ownership of this house resulted in . . . Map (db m154720) HM
121 California, Riverside County, Riverside — 761 — Mission Inn
Near Mission Inn Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Frank A. Miller (1857-1935) made adobe bricks for a small 12 room guest house which he opened in 1876. Over the years by successive building additions he fulfilled his dream by recreating this early California Mission style setting of a hotel.Map (db m50994) HM
122 California, Sacramento County, Folsom — 633 — Original Folsom Hydroelectric Plant
Near Riley Street.
In the 1850's, Horatio Gates Livermore and later his sons, Horatio P. and Charles E. pioneered the development of ditches and dams on the American River for industry and agriculture. One historic result was Folsom Power House, which began . . . Map (db m706) HM
123 California, Sacramento County, Locke — Locke / 樂居镇
Near Main Street south of Locke Road, on the right when traveling south.
Locke has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America Locke Historic District is the largest and most complete example of . . . Map (db m162018) HM
124 California, Sacramento County, Locke — Locke Memorial Park
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of the industrious Chinese pioneers of California whose strength and sacrifice helped build the transcontinental railroad, construct the levees of the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta, and develop agriculture in the Central Valley. With . . . Map (db m18234) HM
125 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Central Business District — 614 — Leland Stanford House
The house originally designed in 1857 by Seth Babson and was purchased by Leland Stanford in 1861. It served as the State Executive Office from 1861 to 1867, before the completion of the State Capital. It was later extensively remodeled and . . . Map (db m11842) HM
126 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Midtown — 525 — Sutter's FortThis Tree Came From Kandern, Baden, Germany — The Birthplace of General John A. Sutter —
The Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West planted it on July 19, 1939, and dedicated it September 9, 1948, on the occasion of the celebration of Admission Day and the Centenary of the founding of the modern City of Sacramento.Map (db m11886) HM
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127 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — 606 — B.F. Hastings Bank BuildingWestern Terminus of the Pony Express
On 2nd Street south of I Street, on the left when traveling south.
This structure, erected in 1852-53, was occupied during the 1850’s by the B.F. Hastings Bank, Wells Fargo and Co., various state officials, Sacramento Valley Railroad, and the Alta Telegraph Co. during April 1860 - May 1861. The Alta Telegraph Co. . . . Map (db m11388) HM
128 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — 812 — Old Sacramento
On 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south.
Founded in December 1848 by John A. Sutter, Jr., Sacramento was an outgrowth of Sutter’s Fort established by his father, Captain John A. Sutter, in 1839. State Capital since 1854, it was a major distribution point during the Gold Rush. A . . . Map (db m11486) HM
129 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — The River Lines Fleet
Near Capital Mall.
In the early 1920’s the California Transportation Company, the leading passenger carrier on the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers, announced plans to build two modern passenger vessels for its Sacramento to San Francisco run. In 1927, the Delta . . . Map (db m16507) HM
130 California, Sacramento County, Walnut Grove — Walnut Grove, Est. 1850/Locke, Est. 1915
On River Road (County Road E13) at Levee Road, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
Walnut Grove, Est 1850 Walnut Grove was established in 1850 by John W. Sharp and is one of the earliest settlements along the Sacramento River. Chosen because of the abundant walnut and oak forests in the area, the town quickly prospered as an . . . Map (db m37406) HM
131 California, San Benito County, San Juan Bautista — Anza House
On Third Street at Franklin Street, on the left when traveling west on Third Street.
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Ace of August 21, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United . . . Map (db m41010) HM
132 California, San Benito County, San Juan Bautista — San Juan Bautista Plaza Historic District
On Second Street south of Mariposa Street, on the right when traveling south.
San Juan Bautista Plaza Historic District has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or . . . Map (db m154360) HM
133 California, San Diego County, Agra — Las Flores AdobeBuilt in 1868
This 6,000-square-foot ranch complex is C-shaped, with a carriage house at one end and a two-story building at the other. It is one of only a few authentic nineteenth-century adobe ranch houses of its kind—combining both Hacienda and Monterey . . . Map (db m81323) HM
134 California, San Diego County, Coronado — 844 — Hotel del Coronado
This Victorian hotel, built in 1887, is one of America’s largest wooden buildings. Few seaside resort hotels of this significant architectural style remain in America. The hotel has hosted several presidents and other national figures.Map (db m11108) HM
135 California, San Diego County, Oceanside — 239 — Mission San Luís Rey de Francia
Near North El Camino Real north of Mission Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Founded June 12, 1798 by Father Lasuen, then president of the California missions, and administered by Father Peyri. Notable for its impressive architecture — a composite of Spanish, Moorish, and Mexican.Map (db m401) HM
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136 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 53 — Estudillo House
Near San Diego Avenue at Mason Street.
Estudillo House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the . . . Map (db m11781) HM
137 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 1031 — Ferryboat "Berkeley" — Maritime Museum of San Diego —
On North Harbor Drive at Ash Street, on the left when traveling north on North Harbor Drive.
The steam ferryboat "Berkeley" was the first successful west coast-built and operated ferry to be driven by a screw propeller as opposed to side-wheels. Built by the famous Union Iron Works of San Francisco in 1898, the ferry operated until 1958 as . . . Map (db m51330) HM
138 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 53 — La Casa de Estudillo
Near Mason Street.
1829   Large adobe-block townhouse built by José Antonio Estudillo. Included servants' quarter, work and storage rooms, living and dining rooms, and Roman Catholic chapel. 1884   Helen Hunt Jackson's Ramona published, linking the . . . Map (db m145304) HM
139 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 52 — Mission Dam and Flume
Near Father Junipero Serra Trail, on the right when traveling west.
After many attempts dated back to 1774 to provide a reliable source of water for crops and livestock for Mission San Diego de Alcala, a dam and flume system was finished between 1813 and 1816 by Indian laborers and Franciscan Missionaries to divert . . . Map (db m51074) HM
140 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 242 — Mission San Diego de Alcala
On Sunday, July 16, 1769 Fathers Junipero Serra, Juan Viscaino and Fernando Parron raised and blessed a cross to establish Alta, California’s 1st Mission. Relocated from Presidio Hill to this site in August 1774 the Mission was the mother of those . . . Map (db m15262) HM
141 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 59 — San Diego Presidio Site
Near Presidio Drive.
Soldiers, sailors, Indians, and Franciscan missionaries from New Spain occupied the land at Presidio Hill on May 17, 1769 as a military outpost. Two months later, Fr. Junípero Serra established the first San Diego Mission on Presidio Hill. . . . Map (db m11134) HM
142 California, San Diego County, Spring Valley — 626 — Bancroft Ranch House
Near Memory Lane east of Bancroft Drive.
Adobe built about 1850 by A.S. Ensworth. Home of Capt. Rufus K. Porter and family. Curved timbers brought from the "Clarissa Andrews," famed coaling hulk formerly of the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Historian Hubert Howe Bancroft later owned this . . . Map (db m51096) HM
143 California, San Diego County, Vista — 940 — Rancho Guajome
Near Santa Fe Avenue, 2 miles south of California Route 76, on the right when traveling south.
Formerly attached to Mission San Luís Rey, the 2,219-acre ranch passed through brief ownership by two Mission Indians, then Don Abel Stearns, and into possession of Ysidora Bandini upon marriage to Col. Cave Johnson Couts. The adobe ranch house, . . . Map (db m148680) HM
144 California, San Diego County, Warner Springs — 311 — Warner Ranch House
On San Felipe Road (County Highway 52) 0.7 miles east of Highway 79, on the left when traveling east.
In 1844, Gov. Manuel Micheltorena granted 44,322 acres to Juan Jose Warner who built this house. Gen. Kearny passed here in 1846; Mormon Battalion in 1847. First Butterfield Stage stopped at this ranch on Oct. 6, 1858 enroute from Tipton, Mo. to San . . . Map (db m51084) HM
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145 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Financial District — Bank of Italy(Later Bank of America)
On Montgomery Street near Clay Street, on the left when traveling south.
Headquarters from 1908 to 1921 From here A.P. Giannini launched the branch system that transformed the nature of banking in California National Historic Landmark This site is of national significance in commemorating the . . . Map (db m71998) HM
146 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf — Liberty Ships – Born in World War II1941 to 1943 — Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O’Brien - Alive and Steaming —
On Fisherman's Wharf - Pier 45 north of The Embarcadero.
Visit America’s answer to Hitler’s U-Boats – one of the last 2,710 identical armed Merchant Ships built to carry “beans, bullets and black oil" to our fighting men around the world. The goal was to build them faster than the enemy could . . . Map (db m76503) HM WM
147 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Fort Mason — Fort Mason Historic DistrictU.S. Army Post (1864-1966)
On San Francisco Bicycle Route 2 at Van Ness Avenue, on the right when traveling west on San Francisco Bicycle Route 2.
First fortified by the Spanish in 1797, this bluff above the bay was re-armed by the U.S. Army in 1864. The post remained active through the Civil War, western Indian Wars, and conflicts abroad, beginning with the Spanish-American War in 1898. . . . Map (db m70025) HM
148 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Marina District — Fort Mason Historic DistrictU.S. Army post (1864-1966)
On Laguna Street at Marina Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Laguna Street.
First fortified by the Spanish in 1797, this bluff above the bay was re-armed by the U.S. Army in 1864. The post remained active through the Civil War, western Indian Wars, and conflicts abroad, beginning with the Spanish-American War in 1898. . . . Map (db m132330) HM
149 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Presidio of San Francisco — Crissy FieldA Place of Renewal
Near San Francisco Bay Trail near Marine Drive.
The land known today as Crissy Field has undergone many changes. Once a rich salt marsh and homeland of Ohlone people, it was later a landing site for Spanish and Russian explorers, a venue for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition and a . . . Map (db m63413) HM
150 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Presidio of San Francisco — 79 — Presidio of San Francisco
On Funston Avenue at Lincoln Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Funston Avenue.
Formally established on September 17, 1776, the San Francisco Presidio has been used as a military headquarters by Spain, Mexico, and the United States. It was a major command post during the Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars . . . Map (db m10743) HM
151 California, San Luis Obispo County, San Miguel — 326 — Mission San Miguel Arcangel
Near Mission Street near El Camino Real (California Highway 101).
Selecting this site because of the great number of Salinan Indians living hereabout. Fray Fermin Francisco de Lasuen, O.F.M., second president of the California Missions. Founded San Miguel Archangel on July 25,1797. The sixteenth in a chain of . . . Map (db m64948) HM
152 California, San Luis Obispo County, San Simeon — 640 — Hearst San Simeon State Historical MonumentHearst Castle
Near Hearst Castle Road at Cabrillo Highway (California Highway 1).
Here, on the historic Piedra Blanca Rancho, William Randolph Hearst created La Cuesta Encantada (The Enchanted Hill), including La Casa Grande and adjacent buildings. With their rare art treasures and beautiful gardens. 1919-1947 Presented to . . . Map (db m68492) HM
153 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
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154 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Near Anacapa Street at E. Anapamu Street.
Has been designated a National Historic Landmark This courthouse complex possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States Of America The Santa Barbara County Courthouse is a superlative example of . . . Map (db m135167) HM
155 California, Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, Upper East — Santa Barbara Mission
Near Los Olivos Street at Laguna Street, on the left when traveling north.
Santa Barbara Mission, founded December 4, 1786. Present church completed 1820. Destroyed by earthquake 1925. Restored 1927 & 1953. Santa Barbara Mission has been designated a registered National Historic Landmark under the . . . Map (db m236093) HM
156 California, Santa Barbara County, Solvang — 305 — Mission Santa Inéz
Near Mission Drive.
Mission Santa Inéz has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This religious complex possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Mission Santa Ines, founded in 1804, is one of the . . . Map (db m143491) HM
157 California, Santa Barbara County, Vandenberg Space Force Base — Space Launch Complex 10Vandenberg Air Force Base
Near Aero Road.
Space Launch Complex 10, Vandenberg Air Force Base, has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. 1986 - National Park Service - United . . . Map (db m81076) HM
158 California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Almaden — 339 — New Almaden(The New Mine) — After Almaden Mine in Spain —
On Bertram Way, on the left when traveling east.
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
159 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — ACE Roller Coaster LandmarkGiant Dipper
Near Beach Street.
American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) recognizes Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's Giant Dipper as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historic significance. The 75-foot high wood coaster officially opened on May . . . Map (db m62826) HM
160 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — Giant DipperThrilling riders since 1924
Near Beach Street.
The Giant Dipper roller coaster, with its trademark red and white structure, spectacular view of the Monterey Bay, and speedy dips and curves, keeps generations of riders coming back for more. The Giant Dipper has thrilled over 50 million . . . Map (db m62827) HM
161 California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — Magical Merry-go-round
On Beach Street at Riverside Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Beach Street.
Whether you call it a merry-go-round, carousel, or whirlgig, visitors have always been enchanted with the Boardwalk’s oldest ride. At the grand opening of the “hippodrome,” as the carousel and its building were called, one hundred rocking chairs . . . Map (db m62814) HM
162 California, Siskiyou County, Tulelake — Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
On Lower Klamath Auto Tour Route.
Has Been Designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the Provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This Site Possesses Exceptional Value in Commemorating and Illustrating the History of the Unites . . . Map (db m100345) HM
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163 California, Sonoma County, Glen Ellen — 743 — Jack London Historical State Park
Near London Ranch Road, 1 mile west of Arnold Drive.
This is the "House of Happy Walls", built by Charmian K. London in 1919 in memory of her husband, Jack London, renowned author. Here are housed many of his works and the collection gathered in their travels throughout the world. Charmian's house, . . . Map (db m24996) HM
164 California, Sonoma County, Petaluma — 18 — Vallejo's Petaluma Adobe
Near Adobe Road at Casa Grande Road, on the right when traveling south.
Petaluma Adobe served as the center for General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo’s 66,000-acre working rancho from 1836-1846. It was once the largest privately owned adobe building in northern California; Vallejo sold the building and surrounding acres in . . . Map (db m71981) HM
165 California, Sonoma County, Santa Rosa — 234 — Luther Burbank Home
Near Sonoma Avenue at Santa Rosa Avenue.
Luther Burbank was born in Massachusetts on March 7, 1849 and arrived in Santa Rosa in October 1875. In 1884 he purchased four acres surrounding this site as a place for horticultural experiments. Here he lived and worked until his death on April . . . Map (db m12590) HM
166 California, Sonoma County, Sonoma — 316 — Sonoma Barracks
Near East Spain Street near First Street East.
Erected in 1836 by General H. G. Vallejo. Headquarters of Bear Flag Party which on June 14, 1846 proclaimed a “California Republic” and raised the Bear Flag on Sonoma’s Plaza. Twenty three days later, July 7, 1846, Commodore John Drake Sloat, . . . Map (db m15283) HM
167 California, Sonoma County, Sonoma, Sonoma Plaza — Sonoma Plaza
Near East Napa Street (State Highway 12) west of First Street East, on the right when traveling west.
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States U.S. . . . Map (db m231573) HM
168 California, Stanislaus County, Knights Ferry — Knight's Ferry BridgeNational Historic Landmark
Near Covered Bridge Road east of Sonora Road (Main Street), on the right when traveling east.
Knight's Ferry Bridge has been designated a National Historic Landmark This property possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America Knight’s Ferry Bridge is an exceptionally fine . . . Map (db m146387) HM
169 California, Tuolumne County, Columbia — 123 — Columbia
On Broadway St. at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Broadway St..
Columbia, the “gem of the southern mines,” became a town of 4000 to 5000 in the 1850s, following the discovery of gold here by the Hildreth party March 27, 1850. Gold shipments, estimated at $87,000,000, declined rapidly after 1858 but . . . Map (db m81870) HM
170 California, Tuolumne County, Columbia — 123 — Columbia← 2 Miles
On Golden Chain Highway (State Highway 49), on the right when traveling south.
One of the best preserved of early mining towns and known as “Gem of Southern Mines”. Gold discovered through cloudburst 1850. Population grew to 6000 in six weeks. Governor Earl Warren signed bill at Columbia July 15, 1945, creating . . . Map (db m154378) HM
171 California, Tuolumne County, Yosemite National Park — Parsons Memorial Lodge
Near Tioga Pass Road, on the left when traveling east.
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172 California, Ventura County, Piru — 553 — Rancho CamulosNational Historic Landmark
On State Highway 126, 2 miles east of Piru, on the right when traveling east.
Rancho Camulos has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This residential complex possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Ygnacio del Valle established Rancho Camulos in 1853, on . . . Map (db m154495) HM
173 Colorado, Clear Creek County, Georgetown — Cushman Block I, 1872Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District
On Sixth Street at Taos Street, on the right when traveling west on Sixth Street.
In the fall of 1872, William Cushman was busily erecting two fine brick buildings, one on either side of his bank building. This one, on the west, had its roof completed as workers laid the foundation for the other one. Undoubtedly Cushman leased . . . Map (db m173241) HM
174 Colorado, Clear Creek County, Georgetown — Cushman Block II, 1872/1875Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District
On Sixth Street at Taos Street, on the right when traveling west on Sixth Street.
William H. Cushman built this imposing brick Italianate commercial building in two phases. He completed the western part as a two-story structure in 1872. Three years later, Cushman built an adjoining three-story edifice on the corner lot; he . . . Map (db m173242) HM
175 Colorado, Clear Creek County, Georgetown — Fish Block, 1889Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District
On Sixth Street at Rose Street, on the right when traveling west on Sixth Street.
Charles R. Fish, a local banker, built this fine structure for his Bank of Clear Creek County. Today the Fish Block is one of the more prominent and substantial brick commercial buildings in town. It is similar in design, though less elaborate in . . . Map (db m173243) HM
176 Colorado, Clear Creek County, Georgetown — Hotel de Paris, 1875-90Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District
On Sixth Street at Taos Street, on the right when traveling east on Sixth Street.
Frenchman Louis Dupuy came to Georgetown in 1870 to seek his fortune in silver mining. A mine accident ended those dreams, and he soon opened the first phase of his extraordinary Hotel de Paris. The hotel, completed in 1890, featured steam heat, hot . . . Map (db m173301) HM
177 Colorado, Clear Creek County, Georgetown — John Tomay Memorial Library 1924Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District
On Sixth Street at Rose Street, on the right when traveling east on Sixth Street.
John Tomay came to Georgetown in 1873 to oversee the properties of the Baltimore Tunnel Company. He became an insurance, real estate, and loan agent and remained in Georgetown until his death in 1922. This “large, jovial man” was also . . . Map (db m173302) HM
178 Colorado, Clear Creek County, Georgetown — Star Hook and Ladder Building 1886Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District
On Sixth Street at Griffith Street, on the left when traveling east on Sixth Street.
This firehouse, which features Italianate detailing, originally stored the equipment of the Star Hook and Ladder Company, which had formed in 1874. The “Star Hooks” had acquired a new long fire truck with ladders, hook stakes, and . . . Map (db m173299) HM
179 Colorado, Clear Creek County, Georgetown — Tucker Brothers Store, ca. 1870Georgetown-Silver Plume National Historic Landmark District
On Sixth Street just west of Taos Street, on the right when traveling east.
Brothers James F. and Alfred C. Tucker conducted their grocery and provisions business out of this building during the 1870s. They advertised “Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Queens-ware, Clothing, Boots and Shoes.” Here a customer in 1879 . . . Map (db m173240) HM
180 Colorado, Conejos County, Sanford — 43 — Pike's Stockade
On County Road 24, 0.8 miles south of County Road Y, on the right when traveling east.
Near here, on the banks of the Conejos River, Zebulon M. Pike built a log stockade in early February, 1807, and for the first time raised an American flag over what is now Colorado. Pike's trek of 1806-07 was the second official United States . . . Map (db m22701) HM
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181 Colorado, El Paso County, Colorado Springs, Cascade — Pike's Peak
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States. US Department of . . . Map (db m45816) HM
182 Colorado, El Paso County, Colorado Springs, West Colorado Springs — Garden of the Gods Park
On Gateway Road, on the right when traveling east.
The beauty of Garden of the Gods Park, with its dramatic red rock formations framing Pikes Peak, serves as a magnificent eastern gateway to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The park’s towering red sandstone rocks have long been recognized as a landmark. . . . Map (db m45983) HM
183 Colorado, Gilpin County, Central City — Central City
On Main Street (State Highway 279) at Spring Street on Main Street.
[Three panels on this marker describe the history of Central City, Colorado] [Panel 1] Heritage Tourism Central City is a hidden gem set high in the mountains above the thriving front range hustle and bustle. A trip to Central . . . Map (db m51828) HM
184 Colorado, La Plata County, Durango — Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
On Main Avenue at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Avenue.
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United . . . Map (db m160243) HM
185 Colorado, Larimer County, Estes Park — Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterA Legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright — National Historic Landmark —
Near Moraine Avenue (U.S. 36) 0.8 miles west of State Highway 66, on the left when traveling west.
The Beaver Meadows Visitor Center reflects the legacy of one the world's most creative architects, Frank Lloyd Wright. After Wright's death the firm he founded, Taliesin Architects, designed the building you see before you. Architect Thomas . . . Map (db m167993) HM
186 Colorado, Las Animas County, Ludlow — Ludlow Tent Colony Site MemorialThe Ludlow Massacre
Near Road 44 at 61.5.
In Memory of the men, women and children, who lost their lives in freedom's cause at Ludlow, Colorado April 20, 1914.Map (db m100506) HM
187 Colorado, Montezuma County, Cortez — Mesa Verde Administrative District
Near State Highway 10.
. . . Map (db m58964) HM
188 Colorado, Prowers County, Granada — Amache - Granada Relocation Center
Near County Road 235/10 south of West Amache Road.
Marker No. 1: Amache During the first months of World II, the United States Government ordered over 110,000 men, women, and children of Japanese descent to leave their homes, and incarcerated them in remote, military-style camps. . . . Map (db m62111) HM
189 Colorado, Prowers County, Granada — Granada Relocation Center (Amache)
On 23 5/10, 0.5 miles south of Highway 50/385, on the right when traveling south.
Granda Relocation Center (Amache) has been designated a National Historic Landmark (A close Japanese translation:) . . . Map (db m70747) HM
190 Connecticut, Fairfield County, Darien — The Mather HomesteadDarien Heritage Trail
On Brookside Road north of Stephen Mather Road, on the left when traveling north.
A Historic Home The Mather Homestead was built in 1778 by Deacon Joseph Mather, son of Reverend Moses Mather, a fiery patriot and the Minister of Middlesex Parish (now the First Congregational Church in Darien), for 62 years. He lived in . . . Map (db m226764) HM
191 Connecticut, Hartford County, West Hartford — Noah Webster Birthplace
Noah Webster Birthplace has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic sites Act of August 21, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating . . . Map (db m60003) HM
192 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Cornwall, Cornwall Bridge — First Foreign Mission School
On Bolton Hill Road at Pine Street, on the left when traveling west on Bolton Hill Road.
Site of the First Foreign Mission School Which from 1817 to 1826 trained young men of many races to act as Christian Missionaries among their peoples.Map (db m41831) HM
193 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Litchfield — Earliest American Law School
On South Street (Connecticut Route 63) 0.2 miles south of East Street (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Earliest American Law School 1775 – 1833 Tapping Reeve And James GouldMap (db m229360) HM
194 Connecticut, Litchfield County, Litchfield — Litchfield Historic District
On East Street (U.S. 202) at North Street (Connecticut Route 63), on the left when traveling west on East Street.
Litchfield Historic District Has Been Designated A Registered National Historic Landmark Under the Provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This Site Possesses Exceptional Value In Commemorating or Illustrating The . . . Map (db m229364) HM
195 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — New Haven Green
On Church Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
New Haven Green Has Been Designated A National Historic Landmark This Site Possesses National Significance Commemorating the History of the United States of America 1971 National Park Service United States Department of the . . . Map (db m35172) HM
196 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Welcome to the New Haven Green
On Temple Street north of Elm Street, on the left when traveling south.
This 16.5-acre outdoor space is the central square of the nine squares originally designed in 1638 by the settlers of the New Haven Colony as a common space for cultural, civic, religious and educational purposes and gatherings. It is one of the . . . Map (db m227293) HM
197 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Welcome to the New Haven Green
On College Street at Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on College Street.
This 16.5-acre outdoor space is the central square of the nine squares originally designed in 1638 by the settlers of the New Haven Colony as a common space for cultural, civic, religious and educational purposes and gatherings. It is one of the . . . Map (db m227295) HM
198 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Welcome to the New Haven Green
On Chapel Street at College Street, on the left when traveling east on Chapel Street.
This 16.5-acre outdoor space is the central square of the nine squares originally designed in 1638 by the settlers of the New Haven Colony as a common space for cultural, civic, religious and educational purposes and gatherings. It is one of the . . . Map (db m227296) HM
199 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Welcome to the New Haven Green
On Church Street at Chapel Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
This 16.5-acre outdoor space is the central square of the nine squares originally designed in 1638 by the settlers of the New Haven Colony as a common space for cultural, civic, religious and educational purposes and gatherings. It is one of the . . . Map (db m227301) HM
200 Connecticut, New Haven County, New Haven, Downtown — Welcome to the New Haven Green
On Chapel Street at Temple Street, on the left when traveling east on Chapel Street.
This 16.5-acre outdoor space is the central square of the nine squares originally designed in 1638 by the settlers of the New Haven Colony as a common space for cultural, civic, religious and educational purposes and gatherings. It is one of the . . . Map (db m227302) HM

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