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Places to Explore

• Disney Studio Site

  This historical marker in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, identifies the Disney Studio Site. Erected in 1976 by the City of Los Angeles, it marks a point of historical interest. The site, located at 2719 Hyperion Avenue, was Walt Disney's original animation studio. It operated from 1926

• John Marshall High School

  John Marshall High School is located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The City of Los Angeles erected this historical marker. The school opened on January 26, 1931. Architect George M. Lindsey designed the campus in the Collegiate Gothic style. It is named after jurist John Marshall,

• Shakespeare Bridge

  In Los Angeles, California, the Shakespeare Bridge stands as a notable historical landmark. This bridge, officially known as the Franklin Avenue Bridge, was completed in 1926. It was designed by J.C. Wright, a civil engineer with the Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, and built by contractor Robert

• Disney Bros. Cartoon Studio

  In Los Angeles, California, a historical marker was erected in 2024 by the City of Los Angeles, recognizing the Disney Bros. Cartoon Studio. Brothers Walter Elias Disney and Roy Oliver Disney founded this studio on October 16, 1923. Their initial workspace was in the rear of a real estate office at

• St. Mary of the Angels Church

  St. Mary of the Angels Church is located in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The church building was erected in 1930. It was designed in the Spanish Mission style by architect Carleton Winslow. Reverend Neal Dodd founded the church in 1918. He was known as 'The Padre of Hollywood' for hi

• Charlotte and Robert Disney House

  The Charlotte and Robert Disney House, a 1914 Craftsman bungalow at 4406 West Kingswell Avenue in Los Angeles, California, received a historical marker in 2023. In August 1923, Walt Disney moved here, living with his aunt Charlotte and uncle Robert. Walt Disney began his animation career in the hou

• Gaspar de Portolá Expedition Campsite

  This historical marker in Redwood City, San Mateo County, California, designates a Gaspar de Portolá Expedition Campsite. The Gaspar de Portolá Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution erected the marker in 2019. The Gaspar de Portolá Expedition was a Spanish overland exp

• St. Denis Church and Cemetery

  This historical marker designates the St. Denis Church and Cemetery in Menlo Park, San Mateo County. It was erected in 1953 by Stanford University, the San Mateo County Historical Association, and the Church of the Nativity. The original St. Denis Church, San Mateo County's first, was dedicated in

• Griffin, Willard, House and Carriage House

  The Willard Griffin House and Carriage House in Los Altos, California, is a significant historic place. Constructed in 1901, this estate was built for Willard M. Griffin, a prominent figure who established Griffin & Skelley, a company that later contributed to the formation of Del Monte Foods. The t

• Lantarnam Hall, Los Altos Hills

  Lantarnam Hall, in Los Altos Hills, Santa Clara County, is a historic place. Construction of this mansion began in 1914 and finished in 1916. It was built for Percy Morgan, a director of Wells Fargo and a Stanford University trustee. Morgan named the estate after Llantarnam, Wales. Architect John Po

• Site of First California State Fair

  Here in San Francisco, you are at the site of the First California State Fair. This inaugural event took place on October 4, 1854. The California State Agricultural Society sponsored the fair to promote the new state's agricultural industry. It featured exhibitions of livestock, agricultural, and me

• Falkenstein, Lewis, House

  The Lewis Falkenstein House, located at 401 South Gold Street in Yreka, California, is a historic place. It was constructed in 1855. The original owner and craftsman was Lewis Falkenstein, a German immigrant and mason. This house is a rare Western example of an Andrew Jackson Downing "suburban cott

• William Wrigley Jr. Summer Cottage

  Perched high above Avalon Bay in Los Angeles County, stands the William Wrigley Jr. Summer Cottage. This historic place, also known as Mount Ada, was built for chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. and his wife, Ada, after he purchased Santa Catalina Island in 1919. Construction of this Georgian

• Tuna Club of Avalon

  The Tuna Club of Avalon, a historic place in Avalon, Los Angeles County, California, was founded in 1898 by Dr. Charles Frederick Holder. It is recognized as the birthplace of modern big game sportfishing. The club's founders, led by Dr. Holder, established rules emphasizing conservationist ethics

• Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe, Concord, California

  The Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe, a historic place in Concord, California, was built by Don Fernando Pacheco in the early 1850s. As the eldest son of Don Salvio Pacheco, Fernando received 1,500 acres from his father's Rancho Monte del Diablo land grant. The adobe served as his family's home and the ce

• Sutter Creek Grammar School

  The Sutter Creek Grammar School, located in Amador County, is a historic place. The current two-story brick building was constructed in 1870 and 1871. This replaced an earlier school, built around 1857, which was destroyed by an arson fire in May of 1870. The community raised ten thousand dollars fo

• Meek Mansion and Carriage House

  The Meek Mansion and Carriage House, a historic place in Hayward, California, was built in 1869 by William Meek. Meek was a pioneer of commercial agriculture in Alameda County. By 1869, his estate spanned approximately 3,000 acres, largely planted with cherry, apricot, plum, and almond trees. This e

• McCullagh-Jones House, Los Gatos

  The McCullagh-Jones House is located in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County. A two-story farmhouse was completed on this site by 1870. Frank and Mary McCullagh, originally from Philadelphia, purchased the property that year. They sold it in 1873, but returned to Los Gatos and repurchased the home in 1880.

• Los Gatos Historic Commercial District

  Welcome to the Los Gatos Historic Commercial District, a designated U.S. Historic District in Santa Clara County. This area was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1991. The district's origins trace back to 1863, when a general store opened on Main Street. An official

• Church of St. Joseph, Los Banos, California

  The Church of St. Joseph in Los Banos, California, stands as a historic place at 1109 K Street. This Romanesque Revival style building was completed in 1923. Charles Fantoni, a San Francisco architect, designed it, and Guy H. Wilson of Los Banos served as the builder. This structure replaced an ear

• Bank of Los Banos Building

  The Bank of Los Banos Building is a historic place in Los Banos, Merced County. It was erected in 1925. This building was designed to be a major business center for Los Banos. The town had lost most of its business district in a 1919 fire. Prominent businessmen Henry Miller and Charles Lux built the

• Anne Hathaway Cottage, Sacramento, California

  The Anne Hathaway Cottage in Sacramento, California, is recognized as a Historic Place. This Tudor Revival style house was constructed in 1923. It was designed by the local architectural firm Dean & Dean. The cottage was built for drugstore manager Ernest Kimberlin. Its name, 'Anne Hathaway Cottage,

• Lawrence Warehouse, Sacramento

  The Lawrence Warehouse is a historic place in Sacramento, California, located at 1108 R Street. Constructed between 1914 and 1915, this six-story building was designed in the Prairie School style by architect Clarence Cuff. Its original purpose was for storing, receiving, and shipping merchandise,

• Sacramento Masonic Temple

  The Sacramento Masonic Temple, located on J Street in downtown Sacramento, is a notable historic place. Construction of this five-story concrete building began in 1913, with its cornerstone formally laid on September 7, 1918. Architect Rudolph Herold designed the temple, showcasing Beaux Arts and Re

• Mary Haley Galarneaux House

  Here in Sacramento, California, you'll find the Mary Haley Galarneaux House, located at 922-924 T Street. This structure is an example of Italianate Victorian architecture, built around 1890. In 1915, the house was moved from its original location to a compatible neighborhood, joining other older re

• Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sacramento

  Westminster Presbyterian Church is a historic place in Sacramento, California. Located at 13th and N Streets in Sacramento County, this church was built in 1927. Sacramento architects Dean and Dean designed the building in the Spanish Eclectic style, incorporating Byzantine influences. The church fe

• Shiloh Baptist Church, Sacramento, California

  Shiloh Baptist Church in Sacramento, California, stands as a historic African American Baptist church. The construction of this significant building occurred between 1958 and 1963. It was designed by James C. Dodd, notably Sacramento's first licensed African-American architect. Reverend Willie P. Co

• The Sutter Club, Sacramento

  The Sutter Club, a historic place in Sacramento, California, was founded in 1889. This private social organization was established to provide a gathering place for Sacramento's prominent merchants and professional men. It is recognized as one of California's oldest social clubs. Initially, the club

• Eastern Star Hall, Sacramento, California

  The Eastern Star Hall in Sacramento, California, was completed in 1928. Located at 2719 K Street, this building exhibits the Romanesque Revival architectural style. The cornerstone was set on May 19, 1928, with the dedication following on October 16. This hall is significant as the oldest building

• Crocker, E. B., Art Gallery

  The Crocker, E. B., Art Gallery, a historic place in Sacramento County, has a notable history. It began with Judge Edwin B. Crocker and his wife Margaret, who collected art during a European trip from 1869 to 1871. The gallery building, designed by architect Seth Babson, was erected in 1870 to house

• The Old Tavern, Sacramento

  The Old Tavern, also known as the Sacramento Brewery, is a historic building located at 2801 Capitol Avenue in Sacramento, California. The site's first structure was built by John Sutter, likely for storage, after he constructed Sutter's Fort nearby. In the early 1850s, Philip Scheld expanded the bu

• Travelers' Hotel, Sacramento

  The Travelers' Hotel, at 428 J Street in Sacramento, California, opened in May 1914. Designed by Cuff & Diggs, it was considered a modern hotel on the Pacific Coast. Its six-story, E-shaped design allowed all 226 rooms to face outside. This style, inspired by San Francisco's St. Francis Hotel, earne

• Sacramento City Library

  The Sacramento City Library, a historic place in Sacramento, California, has a history rooted in the Sacramento Library Association, established in October 1857 as a subscription library. In 1879, it transitioned to become a free public library. The current Italian Renaissance Revival style building

• Atkinson House, Rutherford, California

  The Atkinson House in Rutherford, Napa County, California, was built in 1881. Brothers Louis and Joseph Atkinson, shirtmakers, purchased 153 acres here that year. They planted grapevines and constructed this Queen Anne-style home. It served as the main residence for the Ewer and Atkinson Winery, est

• Alkali Flat Central Historic District

  The Alkali Flat Central Historic District in Sacramento, California, is the city's oldest existing residential neighborhood. Its name derives from white alkali deposits left on streets after seasonal floods, as the area was once a dry lakebed. Following Sacramento's 1852 fire, significant construct

• I Street Bridge

  The I Street Bridge, a historic place in Sacramento County, spans the Sacramento River, connecting Sacramento with West Sacramento. This double-deck steel truss swing bridge was completed in 1911. It was designed by John D. Isaacs for the Southern Pacific Railroad. The bridge carries highway traffi

• Capitol Extension District, Sacramento, California

  The Capitol Extension District is a historic place in Sacramento, California. This area was developed in response to the rapid growth of California's state government in the early 20th century, which created a need for more office space beyond the State Capitol building. To help secure Sacramento's

• J Street Wreck

  The J Street Wreck is a historic place in Sacramento, California. This site in the Sacramento River holds the remains of a significant shipwreck. It is believed to be the brig Sterling, a vessel built in Massachusetts in 1833. The wreck is located under approximately 30 feet of water at the foot of

• Hotel Lenhart, Sacramento

  The Hotel Lenhart is a historic place located in Sacramento, California. Construction of the building occurred between 1911 and 1912. Architects Seadler and Hoen designed the structure in the Italian Renaissance Revival style. Initially, the property comprised two separate buildings. These were conj

• Montgomery Way Gateway Historic District

  Welcome to the Montgomery Way Gateway Historic District in Sacramento, California. This area is recognized as a significant historic place. The district is notable for its concentration of early twentieth-century period revival architectural styles. These styles include Spanish Colonial Revival, Ita

• American Cash Apartments-American Cash Store

  The American Cash Apartments-American Cash Store is a historic mixed-use brick building in Sacramento, California. It was constructed in 1909. Designed by George C. Sellon, California's first state architect, the building represents the Commercial Style of architecture. The ground floor originally

• Brighton School

  The Brighton School in Sacramento, California, has a history dating back to the 1850s, with its school district established in 1858. The building itself was constructed in 1869. It was originally located in the Brighton area of Sacramento, near what is now California State University, Sacramento. T

• Alkali Flat West Historic District

  The Alkali Flat West Historic District is located in Sacramento, California. This area is part of Sacramento's oldest existing residential neighborhood. It was once a dry lakebed, and its name, Alkali Flat, comes from the chalky, white deposits left by floods. After a major fire in 1852 destroyed m

• Cranston--Geary House

  The Cranston-Geary House is a historic place in Sacramento, California. Located at 2101 G Street in the Boulevard Park neighborhood, it was built in 1909. The architectural firm of Sellon & Hemmings designed the house. George Sellon, a principal in the firm, became California's first State Architec

• Charles Lais House, Sacramento

  The Charles Lais House, a historic place in Sacramento, California, was built in 1896. This residence exemplifies the Queen Anne architectural style. Charles Lais, an employee of the Southern Pacific Railroad and a machine shop owner, commissioned the house. The Lais family resided here, with the th

• Sacramento Bank Building

  The Sacramento Bank Building, located in Sacramento, California, was erected in 1914. This one-story, triangular-shaped structure was designed in the Neo-Classical style by architects James Seadler and Gideon Holt. It served as a commercial bank branch for the Sacramento Bank in the Oak Park neighbo

• Hotel Regis, Sacramento, California

  The Hotel Regis, a historic place in Sacramento, California, stands at 1024-1030 K Street. Construction of the hotel occurred between 1911 and 1912, with the building completed in 1912. Its architectural design is eclectic, drawing from both Renaissance Revival and Chicago School styles. The Hotel R

• The John T. Greene House

  The John T. Greene House in Sacramento, California, is a historic residence. Built between 1914 and 1915, it was designed by the Pasadena architectural firm Greene & Greene. This house exemplifies the American Craftsman style, featuring Golden Rectangle proportions and Japanese-influenced design. I

• Calpak Plant No. 11

  Calpak Plant No. 11, a historic place in Sacramento County, was constructed in 1925. Located at 1721 C Street, this two-story brick building was once one of the largest fruit canneries in the world. The California Packing Corporation, or Calpak, built this facility. Calpak later became known as Del

• Reeve, Jennie A., House

  The Jennie A. Reeve House in Long Beach, California, is a historic place with architectural significance. It was designed by the renowned architects Greene and Greene and completed in 1904. The original owner was Jennie A. Reeve, a businesswoman and suffragist who also helped found the Long Beach Pu

• First National Bank of Long Beach

  The First National Bank of Long Beach, a historic place in Los Angeles County, was organized in March of 1900. The prominent building at Pine Avenue and West First Street was erected in 1906. Los Angeles architects Robert F. Train and Robert E. Williams designed this six-story structure in a French

• Killingsworth, Brady, & Smith Office Building

  In Long Beach, California, the architectural firm of Killingsworth, Brady, & Smith significantly influenced modern design. Edward Killingsworth, Jules Brady, and Waugh Smith established the firm in 1953. Their own office building on Long Beach Boulevard, completed in 1955 with modifications in 1957,

• Cooper Arms, Long Beach, California

  The Cooper Arms building stands on Ocean Boulevard in downtown Long Beach, California. This twelve-story structure was constructed between 1923 and 1924. Architects Curlett and Beelman designed the building in the Renaissance Revival style, incorporating neo-classical elements. It was originally bui

• Rancho Los Alamitos

  Rancho Los Alamitos is a historic place in Long Beach, California, within Los Angeles County. The site was originally Povuu'nga, a sacred village of the native Gabrielino-Tongva people. It originated from the 1784 Spanish land grant of Rancho Los Nietos. In 1834, Rancho Los Alamitos was established

• US Post Office—Long Beach Main

  The US Post Office—Long Beach Main, a historic place in Long Beach, California, was built between 1932 and 1934. It officially opened in September 1934. Designed by Louis A. Simon and the Office of the Supervising Architect, the building exhibits Art Deco and PWA Moderne architectural styles. Its co

• First Congregational Church of Long Beach

  The First Congregational Church of Long Beach, a historic place in Los Angeles County, was established in 1888 by Jotham and Margaret Bixby. The congregation initially met in Cerritos Hall, which was then the city's first public building. The current church building, a notable landmark, was constru

• St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Anaheim

  St. Michael's Episcopal Church is a historic place in Orange County, Anaheim. The congregation was founded in 1873. The church building itself was constructed in 1876. It was designed in the Carpenter Gothic style by C.P. McKinney. The church was originally located at the corner of Emily and Adele S

• Hansen, George, House

  Welcome to the George Hansen House, also known as the Mother Colony House, in Anaheim, Orange County, California. George Hansen, a surveyor and superintendent for the Los Angeles Vineyard Society, built this historic place in 1857. He is recognized as the "Father of Anaheim." Originally on Anaheim

• Truxaw-Gervais House

  The Truxaw-Gervais House, a historic place in Anaheim, Orange County, was built in 1909. Dosithe Gervais, a pioneer in the citrus industry with extensive orange nurseries, was its first owner. The Gervais family lived in the home until 1916. From 1919, Dr. John Truxaw, a physician who served Anaheim

• Old Backs House

  The Old Backs House in Anaheim is a Colonial Revival home. Ferdinand and Louisa Backs constructed it between 1902 and 1904. Its original address was 225 North Claudina Street. In 1987, the house was moved to its present site on Vintage Lane, within Heritage Square. The Old Backs House is listed on t