Livermore in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Livermore Flagpole

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 5, 2009

1. Livermore Flagpole Marker

Inscription. 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. It 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.

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,

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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: Masonic Building (a few steps from this marker); Livermorium Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Livermorium (within shouting distance of this marker); The Story of Livermorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Italy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Odd Fellows Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Library Building (about 400 feet away); Livermore Town Jail (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.

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.

Livermore Flagpole - Installed June 17, 2005 image. Click for full size.

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.

(Submitted on April 12, 2009.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2009. This page has been viewed 1,898 times since then and 35 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.