Farrelly Pond District in San Leandro in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Peralta Home – Alta Mira Club
1860
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010
1. Peralta Home – Alta Mira Club Marker
The house was originally sited on 40 acres of land with a palm-lined horseshoe drive and gardens that fronted East 14th Street. The house belonged to the Peralta family 1875. The wooden frame portion of the house was added by the next owner, A. C. Peachery, who owned the home until 1909, when it was purchased by Daniel Best.
When a realtor planned to demolish the house in 1926, the Alta Mira Club purchased the home to serve as its clubhouse. Since then the home has been owned and preserved by the Alta Mira Club.
Erected by City of San Leandro.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 37° 43.837′ N, 122° 9.691′ W. Marker is in San Leandro, California, in Alameda County. It is in the Farrelly Pond District. Marker is on Lafayette Avenue near Leo Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peralta House (a few steps from this marker); Rancho San Antonio (approx. 0.3 miles away); De Anza Expedition 1775 - 1776 (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Leandro Courthouse Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Little Brown Church (approx. half a mile away); Casa Peralta (approx. half a mile away); San Leandro – Cherry Festivals (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Leandro.
Regarding Peralta Home – Alta Mira Club. The Ygnacio Peralta House, now the Alta Mira Club is the first brick dwelling built in Alameda County. The house was built in 1860 by Peralta's son-in-law, William Toler, who deeded the land back to his father-in-law after the house and grounds were completed.
The walls are made of 14-inch bricks that were manufactured at the Alameda Brickyard Slough. The house passed out of the Peralta family's hands in 1875 and its next owner, A.C. Peachy, built an addition.
The exquisite interior, with Italian marble fireplaces, stained glass windows and curved ceilings painted with murals was left intact. The building was bought in 1926 by the Alta Mira
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010
2. Peralta Home – Alta Mira Club Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010
3. Photo Displayed on Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010
4. Peralta Home – Alta Mira Club
Collection of Leslie J. Freeman, circa 1860
5. Peralta Home
View of Original House and Outhouses
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS CAL,1-SANLE,2-
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Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS CAL,1-SANLE,2-
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,939 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 15, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on April 3, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
