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The city of Livermore last week celebrated the 150th anniversary of its incorporation.
“It is a reminder of the generations who built this city — its ranchers and railroad workers, its winemakers and scientists, its entrepreneurs, families, and volunteers — each adding something to the Livermore we know today,” Mayor John Marchand told Livermore Vine in an email interview.
Through the city’s history, it pioneered the oldest wine region in the state and has been memorialized on the Periodic Table for its scientific contributions, he added.
“Livermore has evolved in remarkable ways,” Marchand said. “And we’ve remained true to the values that shaped its earliest days: collaboration, optimism, and the strong sense of community that continues to define us.”
“As we celebrate 150 years, we honor our heritage while thoughtfully planning for our future,” he added. “Livermore’s story is still being written, and it’s written by all of us.”
In honor of the anniversary, the city is set to host events every weekend in June ahead of a “birthday celebration,” officials wrote April 1 on social media. Further event details have not yet been announced.
Along with the city’s incorporation in 1876, the Livermore Police Department was established, LPD officials wrote on social media.
“Nearly 150 years later, we honor that legacy and the generations of those who have served with dedication, integrity, and pride,” they added.
