Landmark #285 | Alameda County | Visited: May 31, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
What is it? | The Alta Mira Club, built into one of two remaining Peralta family homes! |
What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The first brick house built in Alameda County, the Peralta home was constructed in 1860 by W. P. Toler for Ignacio Peralta, early San Leandro Spanish settler. His father, Don Luís María Peralta, received the land grant from Spanish Governor Don Pablo Vicente de Solá on October 20, 1820.
OTHER TIDBITS: Learn more about the Peraltas here! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 561 Lafayette Ave at Leo Ave San Leandro, CA 94577 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~362mi (583km) — 6.1hrs |
When should I go? | You can see the exterior any time you wish, but if you want to go inside, you’ll have to rent it! |