Historical Markers and War Memorials in Pleasanton, California
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Built in 1854, the Alviso Adobe is one of the few adobe structures remaining in the Bay Area. Declared a California Historic Landmark in 1954, the building stands relatively unmodified since the 1920s.
The adobe was in continuous use from 1854 . . . — — Map (db m24616) HM
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Pleasanton’s past and the rich stories of the people that have come before can be discovered in the landscape and features of this park. Three periods of occupation trace regional settlement from prehistory to the present day. . . . — — Map (db m24685) HM
Over time, different groups of people changed the landscape to meet their needs. The once wide open valley and its large lagoon have been transformed into smaller parcels with new uses for a growing population. Today’s seven acre park is a vestige . . . — — Map (db m217071) HM
Near Foothill Rd, 0.8 miles south of Old Foothill Rd.. Reported missing.
This building, erected in 1844-46 by Francisco Solano Alviso, was the first adobe house to be built in the Pleasanton Valley. It was originally called Alisal-The Sycamores. Following the Battle of Sunol Canyon, General John C. Frémont withdrew to . . . — — Map (db m3558) HM
Dedicated this Memorial Day
1969
To the first Pleasanton Serviceman killed in action in Vietnam
And to all who fought
And gave their lives
To defend human rights — — Map (db m204232) WM
On Main Street at Abbie Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Here stands one the first commercial buildings in Pleasanton, possibly as old as 1864. Originally a general store, this building has been a bar, brothel, bank and unofficial Wells Fargo stagecoach stop. Since 1959 it has become well-known as the . . . — — Map (db m211819) HM
On Feb. 8, 1871 two men, the names of Neal F. Taylor and Timothy Cox, were looking for coal in the area and found more than they were looking for. On this creek which comes down through the then Dougherty Ranch the two men found a gold nugget. They . . . — — Map (db m69728) HM
John W. Kottinger (1819 – 1892) was Murray Township Justice of the Peace from 1853 to 1870. His home was the Seat of Justice for the township; The northwest corner of this adobe barn was used to jail prisoners. A frequent visitor was Joaquin . . . — — Map (db m24507) HM
On Main Street at Rose Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Built by George Johnston pioneer landowner and
sheepherder in 1896 on portion of Rancho El Valle
De San Jose granted by Governor Alvarado to Pico
Bernal and Sunol in 1839 later owned by Juana
Higuera Bernal a 19th century architectural . . . — — Map (db m193945) HM
Near Ray Street, on the right when traveling south.
John W. Kottinger one of pioneer founders and first Justice of the Peace of Pleasanton constructed this adobe brick barn about 1852. So built that part of it could house prisoners brought to justice in his court. Thus serving as Pleasanton’s first . . . — — Map (db m24592) HM
On Nevada Street west of Bernal Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This antique fire bell was used to notify Livermore Volunteer Firefighters of a fire in their community from 1875 until replaced by an electric siren in 1919. — — Map (db m204228) HM
was founded at this site in 1919 by Walter M. Briggs. His wife, Mary Phillips Briggs, named the dairy after the meadowlark birds that were commonly seen perched on fence posts.
Benches donated by the Takens family
Dedicated to the . . . — — Map (db m196200) HM
There were once many buildings on the Meadowlark Dairy complex. One important building was a place for the ranch hands and workers to sleep and socialize. This bunkhouse is a smaller version of the one that was at the dairy. The current Foothill . . . — — Map (db m196199) HM
These low boundary walls show the approximate location of the Meadowlark Dairy manager’s house. The dairy manager played an important role in day-to-day operations. His house had a kitchen, living room, office and bedrooms. A half-cellar under the . . . — — Map (db m196198) HM
Families living here planted fruit and nut trees in this area to the west of the building.
In the 1920s the Dana's, managers of the Meadowlark Dairy, planted walnut trees along the property edges and a small fruit orchard north of the . . . — — Map (db m196203) HM
At roughly 45 feet high, the Meadowlark Dairy silo was a distinctive visual landmark. This circular paving marks the silo’s approximate location. The original silo and barn were much larger. Silage, fodder for animals, is created by partially . . . — — Map (db m196197) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
This plaque was presented in 1976 by the
Pleasanton Bicentennial Heritage Committee
in commemoration of the nation's 200th birthday.
This site was the location of the Nevis Pavilion,
erected in the 1860's, and was for many years the
source . . . — — Map (db m193943) HM
Near Vineyard Avenue east of Machado Place, on the right when traveling east.
This structure is constructed of original brick recycled from the historic Ruby Hill Winery building dating back to 1887.
The large redwood doors are built from 100-year-old wine barrels which have been disassembled and made into the doors you . . . — — Map (db m239752) HM
Site of the Pleasanton Cheese Factory
1920 - 1987
George Spiliotopoulos
1940 - 1985
George Spiliotopoulos
"Forever a friend of Pleasanton and all
that have called it home.
Passion, pride and community." — — Map (db m193944) HM
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Pioneer Cemetery History
{The Cemetery’s Origins}
In 1886 a final resting place for residents was established on this peaceful knoll overlooking the southern valley and western foothills near Alisal in the Township of . . . — — Map (db m216940) HM
Here We Mark the Price of Freedom
Pvt Meinrad Auf Der Maur Army WWI 9-Jun-1918 • Pvt Charles Perry Army WWI 6-Jan-1919 • Pvt Ambrose D Regalia Army WWII 4-Jun-1942 • Tech4 William J Theodore Army WWII 17-Oct-1942 • 2Lt James W Mc Cann Jr Army . . . — — Map (db m216969) WM
On Nevada Street, on the left when traveling west.
This antique fire bell was used to notify Pleasanton Volunteer Firefighters of a fire in their community from 1908 until replaced by an electric siren in 1919. — — Map (db m204231) HM
Near Fairgrounds Road, 0.2 miles Pleasanton Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This grandstand is located on a portion of the historic Rancho El Valle de San Jose, granted to Pico, Sunol and Bernal by Mexico in 1839 forming part of Mission San Jose lands. Early settlers trained and raced horses here over 100 years ago. — — Map (db m65971) HM
Near Nevada Street west of Bernal Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
SPC. Jameson Lindskog, the first Pleasanton native to be killed in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, was awarded the Silver Star for Heroism. On 29 March 2011, he selflessly ran directly into heavy enemy fire in order to provide . . . — — Map (db m204227) WM
The Heritage House has been the center of historical horse racing activities in the Livermore – Amador Valley for over 90 years. Built around 1900, it is the sole remaining structure from the days of the privately-owned racing business that . . . — — Map (db m112794) HM
In 1864, five years before the first railroad arrived in Pleasanton, John W. Kottinger demonstrated his faith in Pleasanton”s future by building the communities first hotel, The Farmer’s Hotel.
The building was purchased by Henry in 1891 and . . . — — Map (db m24607) HM
On Main Street at Division Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Originally installed by the Women's Improvement Club in 1932, the Pleasanton Sign has become a familiar landmark and prominent symbol of the community. In 2005, the sign underwent complete restoration, and was rededicated by the City Council on . . . — — Map (db m193940) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Originally constructed as the New Lincoln Theatre
by the architectural firm of Miller and Warnecke,
this building housed Pleasanton's first moving picture
house and opened in 1927. In 1937 the theatre
became The Roxy Theatre after an ownership . . . — — Map (db m193941) HM
Phoebe Hearst's Moorish-style mansion once stood where the Castlewood Country Club now stands, northwest of this location. The mansion was named Hacienda del Pozo de Verona, for its great marble wellhead imported from Verona, Italy.
Western . . . — — Map (db m194786) HM
Near Finley Road near Old School Road, on the right when traveling north.
This one room school house was built by the Tassajara School District in 1889 and served the entire area until 1946 at which time the district was merged with the Danville Union School District. The black walnut trees were planted and cared for by . . . — — Map (db m200575) HM
