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

Leal Tank House

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 14, 2010

1. Leal Tank House Marker

Inscription. Joseph Silviera Leal and Julia Perry Leal built this tank house on their ranch in the Mission San Jose area of Fremont in 1925. The lower floor was a storage room and the upper floor a bedroom. The tank on top stored 5,000 gallons of water pumped from a 100' deep well. It was the only source of water for the Leal home and livestock for 57 years.

The tank house was reconstructed at Ardenwood in 2004 by community volunteers from local Rotary Clubs and spearheaded by members of Mission San Jose Rotary. It is dedicated to the memory of Charles “Skip” Domville who initiated this project as part of his efforts to preserve local history.

A tank house similar to this one, once supplied all the water for the Patterson House, gardens and other nearby buildings.

Erected by East Bay Regional Park District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 37° 33.43′ N, 122° 2.922′ W. Marker is in Fremont, California, in Alameda County. It is in Ardenwood. Marker can be reached from Ardenwood Boulevard near California Highway 84. Marker is located near the Patterson House at the Ardenwood Historic Farm. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, Fremont CA 94555, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ardenwood Historic Farm / George Washington Patterson Ranch (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Machado House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Carter Brothers (approx. 2 miles away); The Beginnings of Centerville Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); Flight 93 Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away); Site of the Nation’s First Successful Beet Sugar Factory (approx. 3.2 miles away); First County Courthouse (approx. 3.3 miles away); Pioneer Schoolhouse & Chapel (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fremont.

Leal Tank House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 14, 2010

2. Leal Tank House and Marker

Leal Tank House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 14, 2010

3. Leal Tank House

Photo Displayed on Marker image. Click for full size.

4. Photo Displayed on Marker

The tank house on the Leal Ranch
All Photos courtesy of Bernie Leal

Photos Displayed on Marker image. Click for full size.

5. Photos Displayed on Marker

Upper Photo:
Tank House

Lower Photo
Bernie Leal (grandson of Julia and Joseph) donated the tank to the City of Fremont.

6. Photo Displayed on Marker

Julia Perry Leal and Joseph Silveria Leal wedding photo, 1899.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,845 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 25, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.