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
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
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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.
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 124 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
