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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RU7_master-craftsmen_El-Cerrito-CA.html
Highly regarded French artisan plasterers, Joseph Laleux and Peter Allinio, both lived near here in the early 20th century. Individually, they worked on well-known projects as the Palace of Fine Arts, the Curran and Geary Theaters, and the origin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RU6_el-cerritos-music-scene_El-Cerrito-CA.html
Both El Cerrito's and Richmond's populations quadrupled between 1941 and 1945 due to the massive influx of wartime shipyard workers. These workers brought new musical styles, such as blues, western swing and country. This musical melting pot rema…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RTX_el-cerritos-nightlife_El-Cerrito-CA.html
From the late 1920s until the early 1950s, El Cerrito and nearby unincorporated areas were popular destinations for people to play the slots, high-low games, numbers and more while enjoying fine food and entertainment.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RTV_el-cerrito-hills_El-Cerrito-CA.html
The hills to the east began rising less than two million years ago. As they rose, small creeks like Cerrito Creek, just sound of here, carried sediment from their eroding slopes downhill and formed a flood plain - today's "flatlands."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RTU_cerrito-creek_El-Cerrito-CA.html
Cerrito Creek divided the large Peralta and Castro land grants and helped shape El Cerrito's land use. The southernmost branch became the county line, and the creek and its former wetlands influenced the location of San Pablo Avenue.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RTT_the-little-hill_El-Cerrito-CA.html
El Cerrito, Spanish for "the little hill", is named for the hill to the southwest - now called Albany Hill. Like Brooks Island, the hills north Port Richmond, and the hills at China Camp across the bay, Albany Hill is a part of a range older than…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RTR_el-cerritos-first-mayor_El-Cerrito-CA.html
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 mayo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RTQ_site-of-pioneer-american-settler-william-rusts-blacksmith-shop_El-Cerrito-CA.html
In 1909 Rust was named the first postmaster of Rust, California, which was renamed El Cerrito in 1917
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RTP_rust_El-Cerrito-CA.html
This area of El Cerrito was named for early resident and blacksmith Wilhelm (a.k.a. William) Rust. The Rust Post Office was located near here and the highest point in El Cerrito, north of Arlington Park, was named William Rust Summit in 1988.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RRH_a-j-young-house_Danville-CA.html
Albert J. Young and Mary Shuey Young built this Victorian home in 1870. This was her home for 63 years.
A.J. Young was a long time local educator and church leader.