March 16 - 17, 2014

I caught the ferry at 11:10 a.m. on Sunday morning at the San Francisco Ferry Building, arrived in Vallejo about 12:15 p.m., and began the Architectural Heritage walking tour.

Battle Station Torpedo display at Vallejo War Memorial Park

Empress Theater (1911)

Temple Arts (1917)
Former Masonic Temple

Antique Car Museum

Vallejo Heritage District

Georgia Street Apartments (1907)
Wallis Simpson (Duchess of Windsor) once lived here 

Casa de Vallejo (1919)
Built as a YMCA, later became a luxury hotel, now a senior center

Actor Raymond Burr's home
610 Georgia Street

Julia Morgan house (1908 -1909)
728 Capitol Street

Vallejo Bus Terminal 

Caught the #78 Bus to Benicia at 10:55 a.m.

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Arrived in Benicia about 11:30 a.m. and started the walk at the First Street Cafe.

Southern Pacific Train Depot (1902)
Now part of Benicia Main Street Program

Benicia Marina

Harbor Master's Office

View from pier

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park

State Capitol Building (1852)
Built as City Hall, but served as the State Capitol Building during 1853 and 1854 when Benicia was capital of the State of California for a period of 13 months.

State Capitol Building (1852)

City Hotel (1879)
415 First Street

Washington House (1850)
333 First Street

Alamo Rooms (1870)
Built by English Sea Captain Samuel Blyther for small freighting business -
later became rooming house & popular bordello -
now seafood restaurant.

Peregrine Landing, Ark & Stables (1882)

Jurgensen Old Corner Saloon (1892-1895)
One of Jack London's favorite hangouts - provided material for "John Barleycorn"

Singler Barber Shop (1804)
Served as Barber Shop for nearly 50 years & then cafe, saloon, variety store, card room - now a tea room.

St. Paul's Church (1859)
First Episcopal Cathedral in Northern California
Work was done by Scandinavian shipwrights which reflects its nautical heritage

I caught the #78 bus to the Pleasant Hill BART station and arrived home about 4:30 p.m.