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

Fountaine House

Built Circa 1892

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2022

1. Fountaine House Marker

Inscription.
Pioneer Livermore dwelling and former cooperage site.

Erected 1996 by City of Livermore.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 37° 41.235′ N, 121° 46.263′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. It is at the intersection of North Livermore Avenue and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on North Livermore Avenue. The plaque is mounted to the right of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Livermore CA 94551, 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: Livermore Southern Pacific Depot

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Stockmen's Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); History of the Livermore Rodeo (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stockmen's Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Robert Livermore (approx. 0.3 miles away); Duarte Garage (approx. 0.3 miles away); Steven Ferrario House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lydiksen Building (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.

More about this marker. This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.

Regarding Fountaine House. A cooperage is where a cooper makes casks and barrels. The Livermore Valley is one of the oldest wine growing regions in the state.

Fountaine House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2022

2. Fountaine House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 3, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.