Martinez in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Christian Brothers Winery

Photographed By Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13 E Clampus Vitus, January 4, 2012

1. The Christian Brothers Winery Marker

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In the city, from 1879 to 1932, the 70 acre parcel of land extending in a triangle from what is now Bush Street to Pacheco Boulevard to Brown Street to Alhambra Creek was owned by The Christian Brothers Religious Teaching Order, Founded by Saint John Baptist De La Salle. It was on this property that the brothers constructed their novitiate, The De La Salle Institute, and founded what was to become one of California's most famous wineries.

Dedicated September 20, 1992
Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13
E Clampus Vitus

Erected 1992 by Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1992.

Location. 38° 0.806′ N, 122° 7.622′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on Brown Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1215 Brown St Martinez, Ca 94553, Martinez CA 94553, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1124 Ferry Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Former Masonic Lodge Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); Martinez Public Library (approx. half a mile away); State Theatre (approx. half a mile away); 736 Ferry Street (approx. half a mile away); Birthplace of The Martini (approx. half a mile away); Hook Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Morgan House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinez.

Photographed By Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13 E Clampus Vitus, October 13, 2014

2. The Christian Brothers Winery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2018, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 122 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.