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

Wilder House

Built 1888

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 8, 2022

1. Wilder House Marker

Inscription. Built by pioneer merchant Charles C. Wilder, a contractor and homebuilder whose business contributed to the city's economic development.

Erected 2007 by City of Livermore, Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 37° 40.758′ N, 121° 45.908′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. It is on Fifth Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2391 Fifth Street, 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.

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

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ernest George Wente House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); F.L. Savage House (about 400 feet away); Dr. Henry Gordon McGill House (about 400 feet away); Barbara Bunshah Homesite (about 400 feet away); David D. Emmenger House (about 500 feet away); J.C. Safford House (about 500 feet away); Taylor/Twohey House (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Carl G. Clark House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. The plaque is mounted to the right of the front porch.

Regarding Wilder House. This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.

Wilder House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 8, 2022

2. Wilder House

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.