Livermore in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Livermore Flagpole
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 5, 2009
1. Livermore Flagpole Marker
A flagpole has anchored this site since 1905. On July 4, 2005, the citizens of this community dedicated a new flagpole. Sixty feet of the original flagpole stand in nearby Carnegie Park. Both symbolize the strength of our nation and its people. Commemorated by the City of Livermore Historic Preservation Commission
May 2008
Erected 2008 by City of Livermore Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2008.
Location. 37° 40.91′ N, 121° 46.092′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. Marker is at the intersection of South Livermore Avenue and First Street, on the right when traveling south on South Livermore Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2247 First St, Livermore CA 94550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Masonic Building (a few steps from this marker); Livermorium (within shouting distance of this marker); The Story of Livermorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Italy Building
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More about this marker. The marker is mounted on a monument at the base of the flagpole.
Regarding Livermore Flagpole. The original 130-foot wooden flagpole was created by purchasing a ship’s mast from a shipyard at San Francisco Bay.
Also see . . . The NEW Livermore Flagpole. eLivermore.com's web pages on the new flagpole, including photos of its installation and dedication. (Submitted on April 12, 2009.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 5, 2009
2. Livermore Flagpole - Installed June 17, 2005
The new flagpole cost $40,000. Total costs for the whole project were $171,000, which includes the cost of removal of the old flagpole and its installation in Carnegie park. The new flagpole is 120 feet tall and made of fiberglass, and was dedicated on July 4, 2005.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2009. This page has been viewed 1,596 times since then and 89 times this year. Last updated on October 12, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
