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, Farrelly Pond, Toler Homes for Sale/Sold The hom
San Leandro has a colorful history and played an important part in the development of the Bay Area. I hope to highlight bits of information on the little things that make it so interesting like street names, festivals, important architecture and current events. . I am a real estate agent serving the bay area and offer my services to help you buy your home in history.