Hayward Area Historical Society, Hayward

Name: Hayward Area Historical Society
Address: 22380 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, 94541-2710, United States
Telephone: +1 510-581-0223

#18 among attractions in Hayward

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Hayward Area Historical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to documenting the history of the city of Hayward, California and adjacent communities. These areas include San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, Castro Valley, Fairview, the former communities of Russell City, Mount Eden, Schafer Park, and other parts of unincorporated Alameda County. The society was founded in 1956. Their museum in Downtown Hayward closed in 2012. Their new facility opened nearby in 2014. ()

Coordinates: 37°40'37"N, 122°4'59"W

Address

22380 Foothill BlvdHayward (North Hayward)Hayward 94541-2710 United States

Contact

+1 510-581-0223

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Hayward Area Historical Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, Japanese Gardens, Hayward City Hall, Golden Tee Golfland.

0.5 miSE
Park
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, Hayward
14 min walk • The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is the park management agency for most of the parks in the city of Hayward, California. It was created in 1944 and is an independent special district under California law. H.A.R.D. is the largest recreation district in California.
~1600 ftNE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Japanese Gardens, Hayward
8 min walk • The Hayward Japanese Gardens, located near downtown Hayward, are the oldest Japanese gardens in California designed along traditional lines. They are maintained by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District.
0.4 miS
City hall
Hayward City Hall, Hayward
12 min walk • Hayward City Hall is the third and current Hayward city hall building, located in downtown Hayward, California, United States, next to the Hayward BART Station. The city hall opened in January 1998, replacing the abandoned City Center Building, which served as Hayward's city hall for 29 years from 1969 to 1998.
1.1 miN
37°41'33"N • 122°5'17"W
Golden Tee Golfland, Hayward
29 min walk • Golf, Game and entertainment center, Mini golf
1 miE
37°40'36"N • 122°3'50"W
Sulphur Creek Nature Center, Hayward
27 min walk • Park, Nature and wildlife
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Dumbarton Rail Bridge, Hayward
14 min walk • The Dumbarton Rail Bridge lies just to the south of the Dumbarton road bridge. Built in 1910, the rail bridge was the first structure to span San Francisco Bay, shortening the rail route between Oakland and San Francisco by 26 miles.
~1370 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Downtown Hayward, Hayward
7 min walk • Downtown Hayward is the original and current central business district of Hayward, California, United States, and is home to the current Hayward City Hall, along with the two previous city halls, Alex Giualini Plaza and the City Center Building.
~1100 ftN
Skyscraper
City Center Building, Hayward
6 min walk • The City Center Building, known briefly as Centennial Tower, was the tallest building in Hayward, California. It was previously the second tallest, until the 2013 razing of Warren Hall on the Cal State East Bay campus.
0.4 miS
Park
Alex Giuliani Plaza, Hayward
11 min walk • Alex Giuliani Plaza is a park surrounding a vacant building in downtown Hayward, California. The building was Hayward's first city hall. It is located on Mission Boulevard and D Street.
0.7 miNW
Church
Eden Congregational Church, Hayward
18 min walk • Eden Congregational Church, also known as Pioneer Chapel, is a historic church building located just north of downtown Hayward in Alameda County, California. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. The church is still in use by the Eden United Church of Christ.
0.7 miSE
37°40'4"N • 122°4'34"W
Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hayward
19 min walk • Cemetery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hayward Area Historical Society?

Nearby attractions include City Center Building, Hayward (6 min walk), Downtown Hayward, Hayward (7 min walk), Japanese Gardens, Hayward (8 min walk), Alex Giuliani Plaza, Hayward (11 min walk).

How to get to Hayward Area Historical Society by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hayward Area Historical Society:

Bus

Foothill Boulevard & City Center Drive • Lines: 93 (1 min walk)
22300 City Center Drive • Lines: 93 (5 min walk)

Metro

Hayward • Lines: Green, Orange (14 min walk)
Castro Valley • Lines: Blue (27 min walk)

Train

Hayward (30 min walk)