“From this place naval heroes innumerable have embarked to fight their country’s battles. Near the spot Catharine of Braganza landed in State, May 14, 1662 previous to her marriage with Charles II...
“South Berkeley was originally settled by coast Indians. After Spanish conquest in the 1700s, large land tracts were held by the Peralta, Ashby, and Harmon families.Transportation has been a...
“In 1805 Bernard de Marigny began the subdivision of his plantation, creating the first suburb below the original city. As Americans settled up-river, immigrants and free persons of color settled...
“Commemorating the visit of MRS. LYNDON B. JOHNSON who has rallied a new interest in beauty and culture throughout the country and who honored Columbus with her recognition of the...
“Denonville with army of 3000 French and Indians crossed these grounds twice in July 1687″State Education Department, 1932
IN 1869, THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD PASSED THIS SPOT ON ITS WAY TO THE SHORE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY. IN 1984, THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD ABANDONED THIS HISTORIC LINE BETWEEN NILES...