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History of Livermore- Livermore, California was established in 1869 by William Mendenhall who laid the town next to the railroad. It was named for Robert Livermore, an English sailor who settled in the area in 1835. Robert Livermore married Josefa Higuera Molina in 1838. Their home was the Rancho Las Positas which encompassed much of the present day city.
Livermore was the largest and fastest growing city in the region for many years. For much of its history, Livermore has been an agricultural community. Vineyards and ranches continue within and around the city today. In 1952, the University of California established what is now called the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to do research on nuclear energy.
Award-winning quality permeates those who come to experience the 26 friendly wineries of the Livermore Valley. The quiet community of winemakers and growers who often double as tasting room hosts offers the same friendly hospitality that visitors experienced over a century ago. Given the Livermore Valley's ideal climate and soil, it's no wonder that everyone from fourth generation Livermore Valley vintners to the cadre of new, talented winemakers strives to make wines that reflect the character and potential of this region.
Ever driven through the Altamont Pass and wondered about the windmills?Altamont Pass Windfarms, located along the old Altamont Pass Road and the I-580 Freeway between Livermore and Tracy. This is the largest power plant fueled by wind in the world. Since 1981, over 7,300 wind turbines have been installed. By 1992, they produced over 6,000 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, enough energy to meet the needs of about 800,000 California homes for a full year.
Livermore National Laboratory's Discovery Center is located on Greenville Road at East Gate Drive. Prearranged tours of the Laboratory are available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
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