Close Family Property - Danville, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 49.368 W 122° 00.003
10S E 588004 N 4186625
A plaque in downtown Danville, CA.
Waymark Code: WM108F3
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2019
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"This property, site of the first building constructed in 1858, was owned by pioneer Daniel Inman (1827-1908) for whom Danville was named.
The property was purchased by James E. Close (1848-1904), who operated a blacksmith shop, in 1875. In 1907 it was opened as Close's General Store by Clarence W. Close (1879-1933). The first library was established here in 1913 by Lillian (Ramage) Close (1858-1935). The building also housed the first telephone exchange, the Odd Fellows Lodge and was the temporary location of the Alamo Masonic Lodge and San Ramon Valley High School."
Group that erected the marker: San Ramon Valley Historical Society
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
121 Diablo Avenue
Danville, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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