Advisory Board: Alamo Municipal Advisory Council
Subject: 3196 Danville Blvd., Alamo
Information:
3196 Danville Blvd is one of the most recognizable, legacy landmarks in downtown Alamo. The site is structurally split into two primary components that reflect different eras of its history:
• Originally constructed in 1925 (with an effective county upgrade date of 1942), this smaller structure serves as a visible storefront right on Danville Boulevard. It has long been occupied by a staple community tenant, Alamo Shoe Repair.
• Situated behind the retail shop, this large, corrugated metal-truss barrel barn features distinctive roll-up doors and served as the primary operational hub for the property's main historic tenant.
Alamo Hay & Grain Co.
The defining chapter of this property’s history belongs to the Alamo Hay & Grain Co., which operated out of the drive-through barn starting in 1962.
• For decades, it was a multi-generational town fixture where local residents bought agricultural supplies, pet food, and live livestock (such as baby chicks). It served as a bridge to the San Ramon Valley's rich agricultural past.
• The most famous element of the property is the iconic fiberglass pinkish-brown horse statue permanently mounted to the roof peak of the front building. Over the years, the horse became an informal town mascot and navigational landmark for the intersection of Danville Blvd and Stone Valley Road.
This matter is brought before the Alamo MAC for informational purposes only; the Council is not evaluating a property purchase. The discussion is focused exclusively on potential land-use or zoning implications for the former post office facility following a private sale.
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