Pleasanton in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Heritage House

Photographed by Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13 E Clampus Vitus, October 26, 2011

1. The Heritage House Marker

Inscription. The Heritage House has been the center of historical horse racing activities in the Livermore – Amador Valley for over 90 years. Built around 1900, it is the sole remaining structure from the days of the privately-owned racing business that has been important to the economy of this area since the mid-1800’s. The adjoining track is the oldest one still in operation in the United States. Rodney G. Mackenzie entertained many Canadian and American harness racers who wintered their horses here. McKeenzie helped form the Alameda County Fair Association and the first Alameda County Fair in 1912.

Dedicated April 3, 1993
Alameda County Fair Association
Alameda County Parks, Rec., & Historical Commission
Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13
E Clampus Vitus

Erected 1993 by The Alameda County Fair Association Alameda County Parks, Rec., & Historical Commission Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1993.

Location. 37° 39.608′ N, 121° 53.095′ W. Marker is in Pleasanton, California

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, in Alameda County. It is on Fairgrounds Road. The address given is of the Alameda County Fairgrounds. The marker can be seen on the Heritage House Building at the fairgrounds off of Fairgrounds Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4501 Pleasanton Avenue Pleasanton California 945, Pleasanton CA 94566, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rancho El Valle de San Jose (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gay 90's Pizzeria (approx. half a mile away); Nevis Pavilion (approx. half a mile away); Johnston Building (approx. half a mile away); The Pleasanton Sign (approx. half a mile away); The Roxy Theatre (approx. 0.6 miles away); Larkin Locke House (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Pleasanton Hotel (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasanton.

Photographed by Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13 E Clampus Vitus, October 26, 2011

2. The Heritage House Marker

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