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To walk through downtown Pleasanton is to take a walk back in time, past historic old buildings, many once connected by secret tunnels under Main Street. Each building has its own story to tell. Some tell stories about Mary Pickford, Phoebe Apperson Hearst, Abbot & Costello, Presidents and the famous racehorse Seabiscuit. Others tell of lawless bandits like "Three Fingers" Jack Garcia, bank robbers that got away, a speakeasy shut down by Earl Warren, a brothel or two, and a Prohibition-era racketeer named Paul "Bouquet" Cohn.

A few may even have ghosts from their pasts. These wonderful buildings display a variety of historic architectural styles from Victorian, Italianate, Richardson Romanesque, Mission Revival and Colonial Revival to Craftsman, Art Deco and Moderne. You can explore all of the history and architecture that Downtown Pleasanton offers at your own pace with the downloadable, self-guided, Historic Walking Tour Brochure. Enjoy!

Download our Historic Walking Tour Brochure.

Download our Pleasanton Walking Rally.

Historic Photo Gallery

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Historical photographs have been provided through the courtesy of the Livermore-Amador Valley Historical Society and the Museum on Main St., 603 Main St. in Pleasanton

On September 3
CONCERT IN THE PARK
PUBLIC EYE - Rock n' Roll hits. Sponsored by Residential Pacific Mortgage.

On October 10
FALL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES STREET FAIRE
Get ready for the Fall Antiques & Collectibles Street Faire!

On November 19
MAGICAL HOLIDAY EVENING
Come downtown for our annual "open house" and enjoy a magical evening shopping, dining, skating and riding a horse-drawn carriage!

On December 4
Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Celebration
Take part in a holiday tradition!

 

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