Site of Saint Mary’s College!

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Site of Saint Mary's College
Landmark #676 Alameda County Visited: Sept. 14, 2013 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A plaque on the wall of a car dealership!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: Site of Saint Mary’s College, “The Old Brick Pile,” 1899-1928. Plaque placed by Saint Mary’s College Alumni, April 25, 1959.

OTHER TIDBITS: This college moved around a lot! Its original location is also a California Historical Landmark!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Volunteer with the California Historical Society!
  • Donate to the California Historical Society!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
3093 Broadway and Hawthorne
Oakland, CA 94611

ANNOTATIONS:
The tiny plaque is mounted on the wall of a Chevrolet dealership on the southwest corner of Broadway and Hawthorne!

From Los Angeles: ~371mi (598km) — 6.2hrs
From Sacramento: ~80mi (129km) — 1.4hrs
From San Diego: ~491mi (791km) — 8.2hrs
From San Francisco: ~11mi (18km) — 0.2hrs
When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

Click here to see more California historical landmarks!

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