Martinez in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
815 Marina Vista
Circa 1870
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 8, 2009
1. 815 Marina Vista Marker
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
Erected 2001 by Martinez Historical Society. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 2001.
Location. 38° 1.154′ N, 122° 8.171′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on Marina Vista near Ferry Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 Marina Vista, Martinez, Martinez CA 94553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southern Pacific R.R. Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Martinez Troops-In-Transit Canteen (within shouting distance of this marker); Pony Express Ferry "Carquinez" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Borland Home (about 400 feet away); Martinez-Benicia Ferry (about 400 feet away); Contra Costa County Courthouse
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More about this marker. Marker is to the immediate right of the front door.
Regarding 815 Marina Vista. According to the Martinez Historical Society, "In 1855, William Jones built a pub on what is now the corner of Ferry and Marina Vista where it would be the first place passengers disembarking the ferry passed by. He lived above the pub with his family. The building was sold to Watkins Prosser in 1891. About 1914 - 1915 the building was moved to its present location. It was then purchased by Dr. Buckman who lived in most of the house and used one or two rooms for his medical practice."
Also see . . .
1. History of Martinez. City Website entry (Submitted on March 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Prosser Building. The Martinez Historical Society's Walking Tour, number 25 on the list. (Submitted on February 10, 2009.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 8, 2009
2. Prosser House - 815 Marina Vista
According to the City of Martinez' Historic Inventory, the entrance to the saloon was on the northwest side of the building (around the picture-left corner). The building's original location prior to 1915 was a few hundred feet to the west.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,348 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
