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

The Crossroads

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2019

1. The Crossroads Marker

Inscription. Orinda's Theatre District, historically known as the Crossroads, was developed in the early 20th century after homes were built around the established ranches. More families, such as the Bryants, settled or built summer homes here. It is known for the shops, restaurants and businesses in and around Theatre Square and is a popular destination for local families.

Erected 2019.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 37° 52.713′ N, 122° 11.018′ W. Marker is in Orinda, California, in Contra Costa County. It can be reached from the intersection of Camino Pablo and California Highway 24. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orinda CA 94563, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Orinda Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Pony Express (within shouting distance of this marker); Bryant Station Site (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Orinda Theatre, 1941 (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The Pony Express (about 500 feet away); The First Downtown (about 600 feet away); The deLaveaga Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); The de Laveaga Station (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orinda.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted to a pole outside the Orinda BART station, where the sidewalk along Camino Pablo emerges from under Highway 24 and intersects with the walkway between the east parking lot and the station itself.

The Crossroads Marker - wide view, with Orinda BART Station in background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 15, 2019

2. The Crossroads Marker - wide view, with Orinda BART Station in background

The Crossroads Marker: inset photo image. Click for full size.

3. The Crossroads Marker: inset photo

Undated photo showing the Crossroads area, with the Orinda Theater and the Casa Orinda restaurant (both well known local landmarks) visible just to the right of Highway 24. The marker location would be just outside of the left side of the photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 777 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.