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

1923 Orinda Improvement Association

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 31, 2020

1. 1923 Orinda Improvement Association Marker

Inscription. The Orinda Improvement Association, inaugurated on May 22, 1923, was the voice of the citizens in the 1920s and beyond. It brought adequate phone service and fire protection, and consolidated the local school districts. Additional groups formed the Civic Affairs Committee in 1944 and worked alongside the new Orinda Association to improve services for the residents. After several attempts, the town was incorporated in 1985.

Erected 2019.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1923.

Location. 37° 52.885′ N, 122° 11.193′ W. Marker is in Orinda, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on Orinda Way, 0.1 miles north of Santa Maria Way, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orinda CA 94563, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Santa Maria Chapel, 1892 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1958 The Orinda Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Conklin Hotel (about 400 feet away); Orinda School (about 700 feet away); The First Downtown (about 800 feet away); 1925 Orinda Union School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Santa Maria Church Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Did You Know that Orinda Once Had a Railroad? (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orinda.

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1923 Orinda Improvement Association Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 31, 2020

2. 1923 Orinda Improvement Association Marker - wide view

The marker is located on the sidewalk in front of the city hall.

Marker inset photo image. Click for full size.

3. Marker inset photo

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.