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"The Determination of One Man"
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By Syd Whittle, August 24, 2008 | |
| | | 1. "The Determination of One Man" Marker | | |
Inscription. In October of 1906, Joseph Debenedetti constructed this two story mission revival commercial style building, which immediately became the center of commerce for Half Moon Bay and the surrounding area. Rising from the ashes of the devastating 1906 earthquake, it was the first concrete reinforced building in San Mateo County and symbolized the determination of one man to recover from a natural disaster and lead the way to resurgence of the San Mateo Coastline. Despite the absence of good roads and adequate transportation to and from Half Moon Bay, Joseph Debenedetti’s leadership helped the small rural supply center succeed in overcoming its isolation and prosper. That prosperity continues today at the Debenedetti Building and all of Half Moon Bay’s historic Main Street. As one of the largest and most impressive structures in Half Moon Bay’s Downtown, it is a vital asset to the community’s architectural and historical heritage.
Erected 2006 by The Cotchet Foundation. (Marker Number SMA 038.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers with Artwork marker series.
Location. 37° 27.879′ N, 122° 25.748′ W. Marker is in Half Moon Bay, California, in San Mateo County. Marker is at the intersection of | | | | 
By Syd Whittle, August 24, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Mill Street View of J. Debenedetti Building | | Note marker on wall to the right of the white doors | | |
Mill Street and Main Street on Mill Street. Click for map. The marker is on the J. Bebenedetti Building which is located on the southwest corner of Main and Mill Streets. Marker is in this post office area: Half Moon Bay CA 94019, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Joseph Debenedetti Building (a few steps from this marker); First Concrete Bridge Erected in San Mateo Co (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); The James Johnston House (approx. one mile away); In Memorial to the Commercial Fisherman Lost at Sea (approx. 3.9 miles away); 100th Anniversary of the Crystal Springs Dam (approx. 5.8 miles away); The Moss Beach Distillery (approx. 5.9 miles away); The Last Stagecoach Hold-Up In San Mateo County (approx. 6 miles away); Eugene A. Doran Memorial Bridge (approx. 6.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Half Moon Bay.
More about this marker. This site is a California Point of Historical Interest (No. SMA 038).
There are two identical markers on the building. This one on the Mill Street side of building, and one on the front facing Main Street. |
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By Syd Whittle, August 24, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Main Street View of J. Debenedetti Building | | Note this marker's twin on the wall toward the left side of this picture. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 25, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 1,274 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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