Welcome to the
Historic Landmarks of Vallejo
Geo Trail!
This is one of 18 caches that are intended to introduce you to the Historic Landmarks of Vallejo, California. The complete list of caches are referenced on GC65Y05.
They are not recommended after dark.
Instructions for the "Vallejo Historical Landmarks GeoTrail"
1. Obtain a VHLGT Passport. You can pick one up in person at either the Vallejo Visitors Bureau, 289 Mare Island Way or the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, 734 Marin Street. Current hours of operation are listed on GC65Y05: VHLGT Trailhead.
2. When you find a VHLGT geocache, sign the log and record the code word specific for that Landmark(s) on your passport.
3. Share your experiences online when you get home. Log into your geocaching.com account and track all of the caches you’ve found. Let us know in your log if you’re a first time visitor to Vallejo.
Limited Edition Geocoin
• Find at least 16 Vallejo Historical Landmarks GeoTrail geocaches (passport with code word recorded) and receive a free Visit Vallejo geocoin. (Only one geocoin per household or team.)
To Obtain Geocoin
• After finding the caches, each team will be required to stop by either the Vallejo Visitors Bureau or the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum to have their code words verified. Coins will not be mailed. Please consider hours of operation when planning your visit.
* Geocoins are available while supplies last.
About This Architectural Historical Landmark
#7 Heritage House 415 Faragut St
Heritage House is an Eastlake style cottage. The Eastlake movement was a nineteenth century architectural movement started by Charles Eastlake (1836-1906). The Eastlake style is part of the Queen Anne style of Victorian architecture. Geometric ornaments, spindles, low relief carvings, and incised lines are characteristics giving such homes clean, but artistically complex designs.
This particular home once stood at 815 Marin Street in Vallejo. Senator Luther Gibson donated the house to the City of Vallejo and the Vallejo Architectural Heritage Foundation (VAHF). The donation saved it from demolition during redevelopment downtown. VAHF moved the home to its current location in 1985. The home features oak floors and redwood construction. VAHF remodeled the home interior in 1985 to divide the space into a meeting room, office, and apartment/living area.
Heritage House now serves as the office for the VAHF, provides a community meeting space in the main room, and then has a caretaker residence in the rear of the home. The community meeting space is available for use to non-profit organizations based in Vallejo for a fee. The Vallejo Garden Club (VGC) uses the meeting space every third Saturday for its meetings. VGC takes care of the rose garden and plants on the west side of the home and is in the process of installing native plants on the north and east sides of the home.
A few facts about this cache:
FACT: This cache uses electricity.
FACT: Electricity WILL flow through your body in order to complete the circuit.
FACT: You have to make the choice of which two screw heads to touch! Being afraid to touch them will result in no smiley!
FACT: DC voltage can be felt at as little as 5mA! How much will this cache produce?
FACT: Calling 911 will get you medical emergency help if needed.
PLEASE ATTEMPT THIS CACHE AT YOUR OWN RISK !
Before attempting this cache, ask yourself this! Is there enough electricity (voltage) in this cache to cause me pain! After completing the circuit, the cache will provide you with the necessary combination to the lock, as long as you are looking at the cache correctly! To complete the circuit, you will need to select two of the metal objects and touch one with each hand. Continue to choose combinations of metal objects until the cache reveals the hidden code.
Please put everything back as you found it and reset the lock. Please do not give away anything about this cache in your logs!
It is your job to interact with the container to retrieve the log. If you enjoy this type of cache, let us know by your logs.
As always, if this cache needs attention, please let us know by putting something in the online log or by email.
Dont forget to check the hints If you cant figure out the Hint--- dont take the cache apart!
You can download the cartridge here This cache is rated a 5 because you need a special tool Check out the Wherigo Page for more info