Farrelly Pond District in San Leandro in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Peralta House

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

1. Peralta House Marker

Inscription. First brick house built in Alameda County. Constructed 1860 by W. R. Toler for Ignacio Peralta, early San Leandro Spanish settler, whose father, Don Luis Maria Peralta, received land grant from Spanish Governor Don Pablo Vicente de Sola, October 20, 1820.

Erected 1949 by California Centennials Commission. (Marker Number 285.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1820.

Location. 37° 43.833′ N, 122° 9.688′ W. Marker is in San Leandro, California, in Alameda County. It is in the Farrelly Pond District. Marker can be reached from Lafayette Avenue near Leo Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 561 Lafayette Avenue, San Leandro CA 94577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peralta Home – Alta Mira Club (a few steps from this marker); De Anza Expedition 1775 - 1776 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rancho San Antonio (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Leandro Courthouse Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); County Courthouse (approx.

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0.4 miles away); The Little Brown Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Casa Peralta (approx. half a mile away); San Leandro – Cherry Festivals (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Leandro.

Regarding Peralta House. The Peralta Home was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No. 285 on January 8, 1938 and was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1982.

Peralta House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

2. Peralta House and Marker

Marker is mounted on the right support post at the top of the steps.

1772-First Exploration * San Leandro Point of Historical Interest * 1872 City Incorporated image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

3. 1772-First Exploration * San Leandro Point of Historical Interest * 1872 City Incorporated

Peralta Home Built for Ignacio Reralta in 1860, this was South County’s first brick house and is now the Alta Mira Club House

National Register of Historic Places Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

4. National Register of Historic Places Plaque

Mounted on rock to the left of the steps.

Plaque Mounted on Rock to the Right of the Steps image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

5. Plaque Mounted on Rock to the Right of the Steps

Ignacia Peralta Home
Built 1860
Purchased by
Alta Mira Club,
1926
Member Federation 1908
First Brick Home
In
Alameda County

D.A.R. Marker Mounted on Left Support Post at the Top of Stairs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010

6. D.A.R. Marker Mounted on Left Support Post at the Top of Stairs

Peralta Chapter, NSDAR
Organized 1957
Honors
Ygnacio Peralta's House built in 1860
on land granted to Don Louis Maria Peralta in 1820
Property purchased in 1926 by the Alta Mira Club
Marker placed 1997

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,730 times since then and 164 times this year. Last updated on December 20, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 15, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.