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

Joe Foster House

1926

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2020

1. Joe Foster House Marker

Inscription. In 1921 this property was home to carpenter Joe Foster. In 1926, while his wife Annie was busy making strawberry jam in the kitchen, the house caught fire and burned to the ground.

Joe's father rebuilt this Craftsman-Bungalow which included a stable in the back where they kept chickens.

Erected 2017 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 1921.

Location. 37° 49.282′ N, 121° 59.957′ W. Marker is in Danville, California, in Contra Costa County. It is on Hartz Avenue north of Short Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 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 of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds

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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: Cabral/Foster House (a few steps from this marker); McCauley House (a few steps from this marker); The Danville Hotel (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); Danville Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Xavier’s Shoe Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cooley House (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 within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Joe Foster House. This property is Danville Heritage Resource no. 12.

Joe Foster House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2020

2. Joe Foster House and Marker

The marker is visible here on the porch, to the left of the windows.

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 287 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.