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Stepping back in time inside the Glass House
Around Town, posted by , a resident of , on Mar 22, 2011 at 9:33 am

Built in 1877, the Glass House, which is now at 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., was owned by David and Eliza Glass who ran a trading post near Alamo. Priced around $2,700 at the time it was built, the house originally was located 1,600 feet north of its current location before being moved to make way for other construction.

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Posted by Jean Ohman, a resident of San Ramon, on Mar 22, 2011 at 9:33 am

The Glass House is truly a jewel for San Ramon, the Tri Valley and beyond. It is beautifully decorated and well worth the visit. As stated, the price for the tour is $5.00, but if you are a member of the San Ramon Historic Foundation, the tour is free.

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