Livermore in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Duarte Garage
Built Circa 1915 by F.H. Duarte
The garage was a way station on the original Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental U.S. highway.
Erected 2015 by Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lincoln Highway series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 37° 41.463′ N, 121° 46.541′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. Marker is on Portola Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The plaque is mounted to the north face of the garage. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 926 N L Street, Livermore CA 94551, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Duarte Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Livermore (within shouting distance of this marker); Steven Ferrario House (approx. ¼ mile away); Fountaine House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Livermore Southern Pacific Depot (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stockmen's Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); History of the Livermore Rodeo (approx. 0.7 miles away); Stockmen's Park (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.
Also see . . . The Duarte Garage & Linclon Highway Museum.
"Frank H. Duarte built what is now the north half of this garage in 1915, facing the Lincoln Highway. This was the USA's first transcontinental Highway, dedicated in 1913 as our nation's first monument to Abraham Lincoln."(Submitted on June 3, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
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The Duarte Garage is maintained by the Livermore Heritage Guild and is open to the public on the third Sunday of each month from 10:00 to 14:00.
— Submitted June 3, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.