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

Cooley House

1920s

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2020

1. Cooley House Marker

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 37° 49.336′ N, 121° 59.955′ W. Marker is in Danville, California, in Contra Costa County. It 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.

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: Veterans Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); A Purple Heart Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Cohen-Vecki House (within shouting distance of this marker); Danville Veterans Memorial

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(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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

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

Cooley House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2020

2. Cooley House and Marker

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

Danville Heritage Resource No. 11 Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 16, 2022

3. Danville Heritage Resource No. 11 Plaque

Located on the front porch

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on July 12, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.