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

Ernest George Wente House

Ca. 1920 Craftsman Bungalow

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 8, 2022

1. Ernest George Wente House Marker

Inscription. Ernest and wife Ida's home from the 1920s to 1963. Mr. Wente was a city councilmember in the 1940s. His hay and grain warehouses on M and N Streets north of First Street sold area farms' harvests. Mary Rasmussen, owner from the 1960s onward, descended from Tri-Valley pioneers Jeremiah Fallon and Eleanore Murray Fallon.

Erected 2018 by City of Livermore, Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 37° 40.746′ N, 121° 45.848′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. It is on South Livermore Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 563 South Livermore Avenue, 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,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

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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: Judge Manley J. Clark House (a few steps from this marker); F.L. Savage House (within shouting distance of this marker); J.C. Safford House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilder House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barbara Bunshah Homesite (about 500 feet away); Dr. Henry Gordon McGill House (about 600 feet away); David D. Emmenger House (about 800 feet away); J.S. van Buskirk / John Luders House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Carl G. Clark House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Regarding Ernest George Wente House. This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.

Ernest George Wente House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 8, 2022

2. Ernest George Wente House

Marker is mounted on the post at the left of the entrance steps.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.