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Homesite of Sarah Wallis Mayfield Farm Sarah Armstrong Wallis (1825–1905) was a pioneer in the campaign for women's voting rights. In 1870 she was elected president of California's first statewide suffrage organization which in 1873 incorporated as the California State Woman Suffrage Education Association. The home she built on this site, Mayfield Farm was a center of suffrage activities attracting state and national leaders such as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Ulysses S. Grant. California Registered Historical Landmark No. 969 Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Women's Heritage Museum of Palo Alto and the City of Palo Alto, October 11, 1986.

3880 La Selva Drive, Palo Alto, United States

Secundino Robles Adobe Site Secundino and Teodoro Robles purchased from José Peña in 1847 Rancho Rincon de San Francisquito containing 4,418 acres. The original adobe, on the northeast corner of Alma and San Antonio Road, was a sheep herder's shelter built for Mission Santa Clara Pastoria. Secundino transformed it into a center for social life with its own ring for bear baiting and bull fighting. Plaque placed by City of Palo Alto in cooperation with the Palo Alto Historical Association on the occasion of Palo Alto's 75th anniversary, April 16, 1969. Point of Historical Interest SCL-011

100 Ferne Avenue, Palo Alto, United States

Palo Alto Foothills Park It is our purpose in establishing this park to conserve the natural features and scenic values within its boundaries; to protect and maintain the ecology of this area; to provide for the use and enjoyment of the resources found here, consistent with their preservation; to emphasize beauty, simplicity and serenity; and to provide opportunities for the inter- pretation of natural history and our local heritage. This policy shall be pursued and perfected, always with a sensitive regard for the greatest benefit to the people of Palo Alto, today and in the future. Dedicated June 19, 1965 by the Palo Alto City Council

Vista Hill, Palo Alto, United States