Historical Marker
The Cascade
Historical marker location:
711 Highland Avenue, Piedmont, California
( Marker can be reached from Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling south.)
Creating a Lush Tropical Paradise in Piedmont.
During World War II, California was home to several important military installations, including Naval Station Pearl Harbor and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The state's aircraft manufacturing industry also played a crucial role in the war effort.