Coalinga in Fresno County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
5th Street, Coalinga 1912
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 22, 2013
1. 5th Street, Coalinga 1912 Marker
Inscription.
5th Street, Coalinga 1912. . This is a 1912 view of Coalinga’s 5th Street. From this spot looking northwest, can be seen some of Coalinga’s newest buildings of the time. To the immediate left can be seen a side portion of the Amy Building, next the Rockwell building, Pleasant Valley Hotel, Bertrich block, Catholic Church rectory and at the end of the street the “Sunset School.” To the top right of the school are the three-story Phelps Building, Liberty Airdome Theater, Bicycle Shop, Cigar and Liquor Store, Post Office, Coalinga National Bank, Drug Store and a side portion of the Webb Building.
This is a 1912 view of Coalinga’s 5th Street. From this spot looking northwest, can be seen some of Coalinga’s newest buildings of the time. To the immediate left can be seen a side portion of the Amy Building, next the Rockwell building, Pleasant Valley Hotel, Bertrich block, Catholic Church rectory and at the end of the street the “Sunset School.” To the top right of the school are the three-story Phelps Building, Liberty Airdome Theater, Bicycle Shop, Cigar and Liquor Store, Post Office, Coalinga National Bank, Drug Store and a side portion of the Webb Building.
Erected by Coalinga Lions Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 36° 8.393′ N, 120° 21.652′ W. Marker is in Coalinga, California, in Fresno County. Marker is on Coalinga Plaza (North 5th Street) north of East Elm Avenue (County Road 198), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 235 Coalinga Plaza, Coalinga CA 93210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Webb Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Amy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Earthquake of 1983 (within shouting distance of this
3. 5th Street (Coalinga Plaza) Today, looking north
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
