| California (Contra Costa County), Antioch — The Cannery Lady |
| | In the early 19th century many canneries operated throughout California. The rich agricultural and fishing areas of east Contra Costa County hosted a number of canneries and packing sheds. The picturesque Antioch waterfront was home to two canneries and one packing shed.
Hickmott Canning Company, also known as Hickmott Foods, was on the river on the East side of town. Western California Canners, later known as Tullie Lewis Foods, occupied the waterfront on the West side of town. Between the . . . — Map (db m18292) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Byron — Byron — Est. 1878 |
| | At this location, in 1878, a railroad station was established for the San Pablo and Tulare Railroad, which ran from Los Banos to Martinez, later to become part of the Southern Pacific Railway, for the purpose of taking on water, and became known as the "By Run".
This township was famous for shipping more hay than any other station in California at the turn of the century.
Dedicated to the early pioneers and settlers of this community.
Dedicated September 19, 1987
Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13
E Clampus Vitus — Map (db m17325) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Clayton — Joaquin Murrieta |
| | Born in Mexico in 1832 the renowned "Robin Hood of the El Dorado" spent his early days in Californa working in Contra Costa County as a vaquero before turning bandit.
Dedicated By
Joaquin Murrieta Chapter No. 13
E Clampus Vitus
November 6, 1976 in Commemoration
of our Bicentennial Year — Map (db m24567) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Clayton — The Clayton Club |
| | Jacob Rhine's National Saloon had an impressive inventory of cigars and liquor in 1874.
The saloon was renamed after Carl Berendsen bought the property in 1905. He added a building shipped from San Francisco via Martinez for family living quarters.
The Clayton Club survived 1920-1933 Prohibition as a cafe and social club, offering non alcoholic drinks, meals, and entertainment. A six-shooter "kept things honest" at the gaming table.
Jennie and Carl Milano bought the Clayton Club in 1959. . . . — Map (db m24490) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Clayton — The Clayton Post Office |
| | The Clayton Post Office, established on October 4, 1861, is one of the oldest post offices in continuous operation in California. Ensuring its continuation in Clayton was one reason for incorporating the city in 1964.
During the past 140 years, the post office served from various locations in Clayton. The post office building on this site opened June 4, 2001.
Clayton Historical Society, 2001 — Map (db m24534) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Clyde — The Only Train Stop in Clyde |
| | This monument commemorates what was once the only train stop in Clyde. The train that came through this stop in the early 1900's was owned by Southern Pacific and brought mail, passengers, and freight to this unique little town.
[Lower marker reads]:
The restoration of this site was done as a Boy Scout Eagle Project by Derek Richmond of Troop 370 in Concord, chartered by the Salvation Army.
Thanks to the people of Clyde, Troop 370, Orchard Supply Hardware, The Furniture Guy, Bay . . . — Map (db m17341) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Concord — Bibber House |
| | Concord Historical Landmark
Built in 1912 by L.V. Perry — Map (db m17406) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Concord — Dedicated to the Founders of Todos Santos — 1994 |
| | {pictured above on the marker (left to right), Don Fernando Pacheco, 1818-1884; Don Salvio Pacheco, 1793-1876; Don Francisco Galindo, 1820-1891}
In 1868 Don Salvio Pacheco; his son, Don Fernando Pacheco; and his son-in-law, Don Francisco Galindo had 20 acres of land, adjacent to the old Pacheco-Clayton road, surveyed for the village they called Todos Santos. It contained 19 residential and commercial blocks and a public plaza. In 1869 building lots were offered at no cost to former . . . — Map (db m17440) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Concord — Neustaedter House |
| | Concord Historical Landmark
Built in 1906 by L.V. Perry — Map (db m17422) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Crockett — 731 — The Old Homestead |
| | This was the first American home in Crockett. Constructed in 1867 by Thomas Edwards, Sr., on land purchased in 1866 from Judge J.B. Crockett. Located on an earlier Indian village near the Carquinez Straits, its timbers, some of which were brought around the Horn, have been well preserved. — Map (db m12153) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Diablo — 905 — Mount Diablo |
| | Mount Diablo, sacred to Native Americans who lived and worshipped there for over 5,000 years became a critical reference point for Spanish explorers in the 18th century, and American trappers and early California settlers in the 19th. In 1851 Colonel Leander Ransome established the crossing of the Mount Diablo Base and meridian lines from which most of California and Nevada are surveyed.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 905
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks . . . — Map (db m17541) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Lafayette — Dedicated to the Pony Express |
| | In 1860-1861 Pony Express riders stopped in Lafayette 19 times to change horses en route to San Francisco from St. Joseph, Missouri
Lafayette Historical Society
1992 — Map (db m24461) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Lafayette — Geils Building |
| | Fred Geils erected this saloon in 1880. It has housed various businesses through the years, including dressmaking, butcher, shoe repair and barber shops.
Dedicated by
Soroptimist Club of Lafayette-Orinda
June 29, 1971 — Map (db m25091) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Lafayette — Lafayette House |
| |
Dedicated April 23, 1998
Lafayette House
Added Station
By
Diablo Foods
Better Homes Realty - Lafayette
Diamond K. Supply, Ltd.
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Lafayette Historical Society
Pony Express Trail Association
{reverse side reads:}
The station site was located on the southwest corner of Mt. Diablo Boulevard and Moraga Road. It was called the "Lafayette House" and was operated by N.P. Lake. He ran an advertisement on April 28, 1860 that stated "There are good . . . — Map (db m24916) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — 413 Talbart |
| | Old Town Martinez
Home of Historic Interest
Original home of Antonio and Marian Bruno Russo of Sicily. Later home to bocce champion, Gino di Tullio and wife, Mimma of Pozzuoli Italy
Circa 1900 — Map (db m17463) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — 16 — 815 Marina Vista — Circa 1870 |
| | Built by William Jones, Hotelkeeper
1884
Bought by W.J. Hough and became "Hough's Saloon"
1891
Bought by Watkins Prosser
1915
Moved to present site
Residence of Dr. H.D. Buckman family for many years
Historic Marker XVI
Martinez Historical Society
October 6, 2001 — Map (db m16009) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — Birthplace of the Martini |
| | On this site in 1874, Julio Richelieu, bartender, served up the first martini when a miner came into his saloon with a fistful of nuggets and asked for something special. He was served a "Martinez Special." After three or four drinks, however, the
"Z" would get vrey much in the way. The drink consisted of 2/3 gin, 1/3 vermouth, a dash of orange bitters, served over crushed ice and served with an olive.
Humorist James Thurber once said, "One is alright, two is too many, and three is not . . . — Map (db m24417) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — Borland Home |
| | This Victorian cottage was the home of the Robert Borland Family. Built in 1890 by Dr. John S. Moore, D.D.S., and originally used as his dental office. The property was inherited by his daughter, Mrs. Emma Moore Borland. The Martinez Historical Society, working in cooperation with the City of Martinez and volunteers, saved the building from demolition and is continually refurbishing it as time and funds allow.
The Martinez Museum, opened here June 6, 1976, has changing displays of Martinez . . . — Map (db m16730) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — I — Contra Costa County Courthouse — 1901 |
| |
County Seat
Since April 25, 1851
Martinez
Historical Marker
I — Map (db m24318) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — Former Anti-Aircraft W.W. II Barracks |
| | 324-328
Talbart
Home of Historic Interest
Former anti-aircraft
W.W.II barracks, moved
from Concord in 1961.
Prior site of shared
water tank house for
neighboring two homes
Built 1930 — Map (db m17177) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — Home of County Supervisor |
| | 334
Talbart
Old Town Martinez
Home of Historic Interest
Home of County Supervisor
& Grangers Warehouse mngr,
Robnson Jones(1873). Later
sold to dog catcher, Capt.,
Horton (1893) who impounded
stray dogs on the property.
Built 1878 — Map (db m17184) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — Marazzani Boarding House |
| | 120 Berrelessa
Old Town Martinez
Home of Historic Interest
Original Marazzani Boarding House
This establishment was home to many Italian fishermen & cannery workers & was a popular eating & gathering place.
Circa 1890's — Map (db m16211) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — Martinez-Benicia Ferry — "Gateway to the Gold Fields" |
| | Founded by Dr. Robert Semple in 1847, the Martinez-Benicia ferry was the first established and longest operating ferry service in the S.F. Bay Area. In 1850 Oliver Coffin took over the operation and with his brothers purchased a new ferryboat, the "Carquinez", and built the Ferry Street Wharf, once located 100 feet west of this spot. The Pony Express, on one of its trips to San Francisco, first set foot in Contra Costa County on April 23, 1860, after an early morning ferry trip from Benicia. . . . — Map (db m24627) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — Morgan House |
| |
Dedicated April 23, 2000
Morgan House
Pony Express Route
Apr. 23, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861
Home Station
Apr. 16, 1869 - Sep.8, 1861
By
James Stretesky
Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema
Martinez Area Chamber of Commerce
Pony Express Trail Association
{Text on the reverse side reads:}
The first Pony Express Rider through Martinez was Thomas Bedford on April 23, 1860, heading for Pacheco. Benecia was the home station where the rider from Sacramento exchanged the mail with a new . . . — Map (db m24369) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — Pellegrini Home and Fish Company |
| | 103 Berrellesa
Old Town Martinez
Home of Historic Interest
Pellegrini Home and Fish Company
Luigi Pellegrini was a successful turn of the century fish buyer. This building opens to Alhambra Creek for easy fish unloading and contains the only 100 year old fish ice box on the West Coast. Circa 1890 — Map (db m16212) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — Pony Express Ferry "Carquinez" |
| |
Dedicated April 23, 2005
Martinez
By James Stretestky · Julian M. Frazer · Martinez Historical Society · Mayor Rob & Carole Schroder · Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema · Vice Mayor Mark & Dianne Ross · Tesoro's Golden Eagle Refinery · Bart, Jane, Pete, Paul · Pat & Pam Bisio · Pony Express Trail Association
Sponsors: Wells Fargo Since 1852 · Ray & Denis Fowler · Haute Stuff Restaurant · Robert & Susan Chandler · A.T. Bray Family · Thomas & Catherine Greerty · Romeo Family · . . . — Map (db m19224) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — V — Rankin Building |
| |
Built in 1905 by Mrs. James Rankin
after fire destroyed two city blocks
Palm Garden Grill
W.C. Reed - Confectioner & Stationer
E. Pasch - Haberdasher
A.B. Willson - Jeweler & Optician
Historic Marker No. V
Martinez Historical Society
July 4, 1990 — Map (db m26250) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — 6 — Southern Pacific R.R. Depot |
| | First located here April 28, 1876 by Central Pacific R.R. First passenger train passed through on September 25, 1877 with Leland Stanford aboard.
Historic Marker No. VI
Martinez Historical Society
July 4, 1991 — Map (db m19225) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Martinez — 18 — State Theatre — 800 Ferry Street |
| | Designed Art Deco style
by the
Reid Brothers
Architects/San Francisco
Built by John McNamera
1922
Premier opening
July 2, 1926
Closed due to fire 1931
Reopened 1932
Closed 1961
Purchased by Contra Costa County 1998
Presently the Contra Costa County Public Defender
Historical Marker XVIII
Martinez Historical Society
October 2, 2004 — Map (db m17208) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Orinda — Bryant Station Site |
| | Bryant Station was the terminus of the California and Nevada Railroad, a narrow-gauge steam line which transported local harvests to the Emeryville docks. The railroad, formed in 1881, was originally planned to run passengers and freight to the silver mining camp of Bodie. By 1901, however, track beds had only been laid to Glorietta Boulevard, and the line to Orinda was abandoned.
The Bryant Station was named to honor Mayor Andrew J. Bryant of San Francisco. Mayor Bryant owned a large farm . . . — Map (db m24647) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Rodeo — Lefty Gomez Field |
| | In Memory of Vernon Lefty Gomez, born Nov. 26, 1908, in Rodeo. New York Yankees pitching great from 1930-1942. Set World Series record with 6 victories and no defeats leading team to 7 pennants and 6 World Series Championships. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.
Dedicated March 25, 1990 — Map (db m18033) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Rodeo — The De Anza Expedition in Rodeo |
| | Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by Decree of Carlo III of Spain led an expedition near this site — the mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area
In the center of the marker is a circular motif, designed by Doris Birkland Beezley, of a rider superimposed upon a sun-like set of compass points, with the "De Anza Expedition 1775 1776" written above the rider. — Map (db m24728) |
| California (Contra Costa County), Walnut Creek — 10 — The Dole House |
| |
Built by Eldridge Cole c. 1879
Renovation completed April 2004
Renovation
Greater Bay Development Corp.
Walnut Creek
Architect
Johnson Lyman Architects
Walnut Creek
Contractor
Guilkey Construction, Inc.
Dedicated to His Glory
Twenty Fourth Day of May
Two Thousand and Four
Walnut Creek Historical Society
Site No. 10 — Map (db m26614) |
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