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

McCauley House

Early 1900s

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2020

1. McCauley House Marker

Inscription. Hard working Irish immigrants, Edward and Mary McCauley, moved their family to the Tassajara Valley in 1868. They operated a 162 acre farm near present day McCauley Road.

In 1892 they purchased the original "Danville Hotel" from John Hartz for five hundred dollars and later built this Victorian home on Hartz Avenue near the hotel they owned and operated.

Erected 2017 by Danville Heritage Resource Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 37° 49.274′ N, 121° 59.968′ W. Marker is in Danville, California, in Contra Costa County. It is at the intersection of Hartz Avenue and Short Street, on the left when traveling north on Hartz Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 Hartz 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

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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: Joe Foster House (a few steps from this marker); The Danville Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Cabral/Foster House (within shouting distance of this marker); Danville Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); A Purple Heart Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Xavier’s Shoe Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Danville Hotel Territory (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Regarding McCauley House. This property is Danville Heritage Resource No. 19.

McCauley House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2020

2. McCauley House and Marker

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

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.