Hayward, California

Places to Explore

• 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

• Green Shutter Hotel, Hayward, California

  The Green Shutter Hotel is located in downtown Hayward, in Alameda County, California. The building was constructed in 1920. It began operating as a hotel after a significant addition in 1926, designed by architect George L.F. O'Brien. The hotel officially opened on August 21, 1926. It originally fe

• Eden Congregational Church

  The Eden Congregational Church, located in Hayward, Alameda County, is a historic place. The building was constructed in 1867. It originally stood on the southeast corner of A and First Streets in the town of Haywards, facing west. This wood frame structure is a representative example of rural mid-1