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San Leandro, California

Located in Alameda County, California, San Leandro was established in 1855. San Leandro was once the 'Cherry Capital of the World.'. Located between Oakland and Hayward in the East Bay.
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Founded 1855 | Population 90,200 | Peak 90,200 (2024) | County Alameda County

Top 10 Most Important Events for San Leandro, California

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1855 Founded: Cherry farming community.
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1900 Cherry Capital: Major cherry production center.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of San Leandro's identity and economy.
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1962 Caterpillar/Industrial Hub: Industrial manufacturing.
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2015 Tech Spillover: Bay Area tech growth reaches San Leandro.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1855 Culture
Founded
1900 Business
Cherry Capital
1942 Government
Military Presence
1962 Industry
Caterpillar/Industrial Hub
2015 Business
Tech Spillover

Did You Know?

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San Leandro was once the 'Cherry Capital of the World.'.
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Located between Oakland and Hayward in the East Bay.
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The city has attracted tech companies priced out of SF and Oakland.
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San Leandro is located in Alameda County, California.
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San Leandro was founded in 1855.

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