..Crane Ridge. Named after Andrew
Crane (1834-1909) who lived there with his family from 1876 to 1888.
..Cresta Blanca. It means "white
crest" in Spanish, refering to the whitish outcroppings on the hillside.
It was named by C. J. Wetmore who established his vineyards and winery there
along Arroyo Road in 1880.
..Doolan Canyon. Named for its first
settler Michael Doolan who arrived there in 1868 (he probably would have
wanted it to be in Livermore's sphere of influence).
..Greenville. The small settlement
and school on Northfront Road were named after John Green (1826-1895) who
built a
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