Danville in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Cooley House

1920s

By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2020

1. Cooley House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This Craftsman-Bungalow style home first appears on a 1925 Sanborn fire map. Built by Austin Root and Steve Johnson, it was once owned by local volunteer fireman, Duane Elliott. Joseph and Laura Bettencourt lived here until George and Vesta Cooley bought the home. Mr. Cooley was appointed principal of San Ramon Valley High School in 1935, served as President of the Lion's Club and also taught classes in mineralogy and military photography to the Veteran's Branch No. 2932 of the Civilian Conservation Corps during WWII.

Erected 2019 by Danville Heritage Resource Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 37° 49.336′ N, 121° 59.955′ W. Marker is in Danville, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on East Prospect Avenue west of Front Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 154 East Prospect Avenue, Danville CA 94526, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Cohen-Vecki House

Cooley House and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2020

2. Cooley House and Marker

The marker is visible here to the right of the entrance.

(within shouting distance of this marker); Close Family Property (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Danville Fire Station (about 300 feet away); Cabral/Foster House (about 300 feet away); Joe Foster House (about 300 feet away); Danville Hotel Territory (about 300 feet away); McDonald's Drug Store (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Regarding Cooley House. This property is Danville Heritage Resource No. 11.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.