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

Cabral/Foster House

1926

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2020

1. Cabral Foster House Marker

Inscription. This 1921 Craftsman-Bungalow was originally owned by Tony Cabral who drove a cattle truck from Tassajara Valley to the Train Depot. Kids in town waited in front of Elliot's Bar and helped him load prize- winning cattle for the Sacramento State Fair.

It burned down and was rebuilt in 1926. In 1941 it was sold to George Foster who drove trucks for Peterson Tractor. His wife Minnie was a "Rosie the Riveter” who drove a truck during Word War II.

Erected 2017 by Danville Heritage Resource Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 37° 49.288′ N, 121° 59.962′ W. Marker is in Danville, California, in Contra Costa County. It is on Hartz Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 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,

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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: Joe Foster House (a few steps from this marker); McCauley House (within shouting distance of 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 Cabral/Foster House. This property is Danville Heritage Resouce no. 4.

Cabral/Foster House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2020

2. Cabral/Foster House and Marker

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 324 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.