Livermore in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Timber Wagon
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, March 24, 2022
1. Timber Wagon Marker
This wagon was built in 1849 by Martin Luther Marsh for M.L. and D. Marsh Lumber Co. in Nevada City. It was used until 1917; abandoned in Meeker Canyon; then trucked to Livermore in 1931 and used in the rodeo parades until 1936. It was displayed at the 1939 Treasure Island Exposition and moved to its present location and donated to the City of Livermore in 1955 By Carl C. Marsh, grandson of M.L. Marsh.
Carl and Angie Marsh
1988
Erected 1988.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 37° 40.687′ N, 121° 46.77′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South S Street and Holmes Steet. The wagon and marker are located in Hanson Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 South S Street, 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. The Brickyard (approx. 0.2 miles away); Waggoner House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Roy Bernhardt House (approx. half a mile away); Veteran's Memorial Building (approx. half a mile away); Tom Knox House
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Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, March 24, 2022
2. Timber Wagon
The marker is seen embedded in the concrete.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, March 24, 2022
3. Timber Wagon
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, March 24, 2022
4. Timber Wagon
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 28, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
