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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24YS_civil-war-unknown-dead-monument-a-war-memorial_Vallejo-CA.html
Erected to the Memory of the Unknown Dead 1861 - 1865 G.A.R.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24WX_barcar-building_Vacaville-CA.html
Two structures built by Raleigh Barcar, newspaper publisher and second owner of the Vacaville Reporter. Lower floor of the two-story brick building was for businesses. At one time it was Vacaville's fire station. Upper story was for offices and cl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24WW_the-hospital_Vacaville-CA.html
Built in 1886, The Walker House was later used as Vacaville's first general hospital from 1932 to 1946. Doctors Jenny, Stansbury, and Nurse Tillman handled maternity and minor surgery. The house was purchased by Gary R. Zadnik in 1972, and is curr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24WV_built-1864_Vacaville-CA.html
Originally constructed as a saloon by Richardson Long. After 1902 uses included a butcher shop and market. Has served as the Lopez Family Barbershop since 1940.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WB9_craven-voss-house-historical_Vallejo-CA.html
This Classical Revival residence is a exceptional local example of mid-19th century architecture. It was built in 1869 for Rear-Admiral Thomas Tingey Craven, former Commandant of Mare Island Naval Shipyard. The house was purchased in 1977 by Arvel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WB8_the-alibi-clock-historical_Vallejo-CA.html
This clock was built by E. Howard of Boston in 1914. It was originally located in front of Burnett Brothers Jewelry Store on Market Street, San Francisco The clock became nationally known after the San Francisco Preparedness Day Parade on July 2…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WB4_empress-theater-historical_Vallejo-CA.html
Built in 1911 it was to be "...one of the prettiest small theaters on the coast". Admission to vaudeville acts was 10¢ to 30¢. The theater underwent frequent name changes, including The Fox Senator. By the 1920s musical comedies and eventually t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WAS_st-vincent-ferrer-church-historical_Vallejo-CA.html
This Gothic style Church was dedicated on June 28, 1898.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WAR_mansion-gallery-historical_Vallejo-CA.html
Built in 1902 by George J. Herbert, given by the family to the Solano County Historical Society in 1961, and further restored in 1969 by the Artists League of Vallejo for the cultural benefit of the public.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WAP_carnegie-library-historical_Vallejo-CA.html
In 1903, industrialist Andrew Carnegie offered $20,000 to erect a new public library in Vallejo. The donation was made with the provision that the city provide $2,000 each year for its operation. Dedicated on July 4, 1904, the library was located …
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