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

From China to America

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2022

1. From China to America Marker

Inscription. Coast Manufacturing and Supply Co. moved to this site in the early 1900s and produced fuse line for explosives. Between 1913 and 1926 Coast hired Chinese immigrants to work in the powder houses located just to the north of this grove of trees. These Chinese immigrants lived in a house located within this grove until 1926. Their contribution to this company and to the commerce of this country is hereby acknowledged.

Erected by Livermore Heritage Guild.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 37° 41.276′ N, 121° 44.617′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. It can be reached from the intersection of Woodland Court and Figone Way, on the right when traveling west. The plaque is mounted to a boulder at the southern end of The Grove Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Woodland Court, Livermore CA 94550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Trevarno Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); William M. Mendenhall 1823 – 1911 / De Anza Expedition Campsite (approx. 1.1 miles away); Livermore Rodeo (approx. 1.1 miles away); This Cherry Tree is a Gift (approx. 1.2 miles away); Craftsman Bungalow (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Craftsman Bungalow (approx. 1.3 miles away); J.C. Safford House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Ernest George Wente House (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2022

2. From China to America Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 946 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.