Legendary Locals of Castro Valley, Hayward, and San Lorenzo, California

The Hayward area is a region in California made up of a city, Hayward, and two unincorporated towns, San Lorenzo and Castro Valley. The three communities share a common history, but each has unique individual storiessuch as failed gold miner and entrepreneur William Hayward, who established a stagecoach stop and boardinghouse in 1851 that quickly attracted a diverse group of settlers and led to the establishment of the city of Hayward. Other legendary locals include Castro Valley historian Lucille Lorge, whose grandfather owned the first business in Castro Valley; English sailor Harry Rowell, who jumped ship in San Francisco Bay and was later known as the King of the Rodeo for his rodeo stock; and San Lorenzo Village developer David Bohannon, who changed the San Lorenzo farming area into a sprawling suburban center and the first planned community during World War II.

About the author

Author Doris Marciel is a retired elementary teacher. Her grandfather and mother were born in San Lorenzo and her grandmother in Castro Valley. She has authored many articles about the Hayward area and teaches classes on the history of San Lorenzo. The photographs are from the collections of the Hayward Area Historical Society, the author, and private individuals.

Product details

• Authors: Hayward Area Historical Society, Doris Marciel, Hayward Area Historical Society The, The Hayward Area Historical Society
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.07.2013
• EAN: 9781467100656
• ISBN: 978-1-4671-0065-6
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 231 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 386 g
• Series: Legendary Locals; Legendary Locals
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous