El Cerrito's First Mayor

El Cerrito's First Mayor (HM1RTR)

Location: El Cerrito, CA 94530 Contra Costa County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 54.045', W 122° 18.15'

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El Cerrito became a city on August 23, 1917. Businessman Philip Lee lead the incorporation effort and raised bonds for essential services, including fire and police protection. Lee was elected to the City Council multiple times and served as mayor from 1918-24 and 1926-28. His home and business were just east of here.
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HM NumberHM1RTR
Placed ByCity of El Cerrito
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, April 22nd, 2016 at 1:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)10S E 561321 N 4195032
Decimal Degrees37.90075000, -122.30250000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 54.045', W 122° 18.15'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 54' 2.7" N, 122° 18' 9" W
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Area Code(s)510
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 10002 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito CA 94530, US
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