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

424 Alhambra

Old Town Martinez

— Home of Historic Interest —

 
 
424 Alhambra Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 2, 2020
1. 424 Alhambra Marker
Inscription. Original Freschi Family Home

The Freschi's were a prominent Italian fishing family who emigrated from Guisto' de lo Benedetto in 1902

*Built 1916*
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
 
Location. 38° 1.059′ N, 122° 8.37′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. It is on Alhambra Avenue north of Marina Vista Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 424 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez CA 94553, 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, 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: 410 Alhambra (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Costanza Macaroni Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); 502 Alhambra (within shouting distance of this marker); 413-419 Marina Vista (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt Hewitt Home (within shouting distance of this marker); 516 Alhambra (within shouting distance of this marker); 415 Escobar (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Martinez Train Depot (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinez.

 
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424 Alhambra and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 2, 2020
2. 424 Alhambra and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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