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WHAT DOES SAN LEANDRO'S "BEST MANOR" HAVE TO DO WITH CATERPILLERS?

Daniel Best was San Leandros' original industrialist.  He is best know for the invention of the steamplow which eventually evolved into the Caterpiller Tractor earth moving machine.  Caterpillar was a large employer in SL.  The San Leandro Agricultural Plant was located on Davis just below the railroad tracts where the Gateway Apartments now sit.  The original entrance arch is still preserved there. San Leandro Agricultural Plant on Davis Daniel Best Bldg Estudillo Ave @ E.14th After Daniel died, his daughters sold land below Hayward Blvd (E.14th) where Dutton turns into  Best Ave.  Streets incorporated into this area are Best Ave, Cherrywood, Leo, Lafayette, Lorraine,  Great Starter neighborhood with 2-3 Bedroom Homes, 900-1400 Sf, $400,000 to $500,000.  Built between 1925 - 1938.  Lots of character and nice size lots.  Check out the currenty inventory or homes for sale in this area click this link  Best Manor, Farre...