Clayton in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Endeavor Hall
Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 30, 2012
1. Endeavor Hall Marker
The Congregation Church Christian Endeavor Society acquired the property in 1896. After Congregation services ended in 1916, volunteer trustees maintained the hall for community use.
Citizens voted to incorporate Clayton at an election here in 1964. The city met here until 1995.
Trustees deeded the property to the city after the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Clayton redevelopment funds restored Endeavor Hall with expanded facilities in 2001.
Erected 2001 by Clayton Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 37° 56.427′ N, 121° 56.199′ W. Marker is in Clayton, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Center Street and Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clayton CA 94517, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clayton Cash Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Clayton Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clayton (about 400 feet away); The Clayton Club
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Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 30, 2012
2. Endeavor Hall Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 30, 2012
3. Endeavor Hall
Photographed By Syd Whittle
4. The Brass Bell
On March 3, 1964 the election was held to decide if Clayton would incorporate and become Contra Costa County's thirteenth city.
Sigrid Frank, a 69 year-old Clayton “old-timer” who was the poll inspector, stepped onto the front porch, rang this brass bell, and in traditional style proclaimed: “Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye! The polls are closed.”
Sigrid Frank, a 69 year-old Clayton “old-timer” who was the poll inspector, stepped onto the front porch, rang this brass bell, and in traditional style proclaimed: “Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye! The polls are closed.”
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
