Historical Marker

Essanay Studio Site

Historical marker location:
37378 Niles Boulevard, Fremont, California
( Marker is on Niles Boulevard east of G Street, on the left when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1979

America’s First Hollywood.

During World War II, California was home to several important military installations, including Naval Station Pearl Harbor and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The state's aircraft manufacturing industry also played a crucial role in the war effort.