Carl G. Clark House

Built: 1923

— Style Bungalow —

Carl G. Clark House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 8, 2022

1. Carl G. Clark House Marker

Inscription. Clark was city engineer for 18 years (from 1938 to 1956); served on the city council for 12 years; and was member of the library board for 20 years.

Erected 2009 by City of Livermore, Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 40.753′ N, 121° 45.86′ W. Marker was in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. It was on South Livermore Avenue south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 543 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore CA 94550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It was also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it was 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 found itself in what was once New Spain

and also

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Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Judge Manley J. Clark House (here, next to this marker); Ernest George Wente House (a few steps from this marker); Wilder House (within shouting distance of this marker); F.L. Savage House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J.C. Safford House (about 300 feet away); Barbara Bunshah Homesite (about 500 feet away); Dr. Henry Gordon McGill House (about 600 feet away); David D. Emmenger House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.

More about this marker. In January 2021, city historian Richard Finn said in a video presentation the information on this plaque is incorrect. It should say Judge Manley James Clark (1882-1960), his first wife Reba Lucille Dodson (1886-1944) and second wife Eva S. Price (1885-1973). He was a lawyer, town attorney, and judge.

Regarding Carl G. Clark House. This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.

Additional commentary.
1. Incorrect plaque wording
We own the house in question at 543 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore,

Carl G. Clark House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 8, 2022

2. Carl G. Clark House

CA. Richard Finn was correct in his book that our plaque was incorrect, so we (along with Richard) requested a new plaque that was issued in 2022 and now adorns our house. I will submit a new photo of the plaque, which says:
JUDGE MANLEY J. CLARK HOUSE
Built: 1923
Style: Bungalow
The home of Judge Manley James Clark from 1923 to 1960. Judge Clark was very active in community affairs, was a general practice lawyer, attorney for the Town of Livermore, Deputy District Attorney, a Justice of the Peace, and Alameda County Court Judge.
Commemorated by City of Livermore Historic Preservation Commission, 2022

— Submitted May 23, 2023, by Stephen Azevedo of Livermore, California.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 506 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.