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

Johnston Building

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2022

1. Johnston Building Marker

Inscription. Built by George Johnston pioneer landowner and sheepherder in 1896 on portion of Rancho El Valle De San Jose granted by Governor Alvarado to Pico Bernal and Sunol in 1839 later owned by Juana Higuera Bernal a 19th century architectural Palladian design with parapet of cut stone and local brick construction

Erected 1989 by Native Sons of the Golden West Grand Parlor.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 37° 39.624′ N, 121° 52.56′ W. Marker is in Pleasanton, California, in Alameda County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Rose Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 465 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: Nevis Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pleasanton Sign (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Larkin Locke House (about 500 feet away); Gay 90's Pizzeria (about 700 feet away); The Roxy Theatre

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(about 700 feet away); J. W. Kottinger’s Barn (approx. ¼ mile away); Kottinger’s Barn (approx. ¼ mile away); Pleasanton Cheese Factory (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasanton.

Johnston Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2022

2. Johnston Building and Marker

The marker is visible just to the right of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 595 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.