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

The Pleasanton Sign

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2022

1. The Pleasanton Sign Marker

Inscription. Originally installed by the Women's Improvement Club in 1932, the Pleasanton Sign has become a familiar landmark and prominent symbol of the community. In 2005, the sign underwent complete restoration, and was rededicated by the City Council on April 5th.

Erected by City of Pleasanton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is April 5, 2005.

Location. 37° 39.698′ N, 121° 52.524′ W. Marker is in Pleasanton, California, in Alameda County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Division Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 603 Main Street, Pleasanton CA 94566, 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 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: The Roxy Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnston Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Larkin Locke House (about 500 feet away); Nevis Pavilion (about 600 feet away); J. W. Kottinger’s Barn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kottinger’s Barn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pleasanton Cheese Factory (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Pleasanton Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasanton.

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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2022

2. The Pleasanton Sign and Marker

The marker is visible here attached to the left leg of the sign structure.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,170 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.