Martinez in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
700 Alhambra
Old Town Martinez
— Home of Historical Interest —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 2, 2020
1. 700 Alhambra Marker
Oehm Hotel
First modern hotel
in Martinez. Built in
anticipation of the
soon to come Shell
Oil refinery.
* Built- 1914 *
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 38° 0.977′ N, 122° 8.289′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is at the intersection of Alhambra Avenue and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Alhambra Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez CA 94553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 415 Escobar (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hilson's (about 400 feet away); 516 Alhambra (about 400 feet away); 502 Alhambra (about 500 feet away); 614 Richardson (about 500 feet away); Original Costanza Macaroni Factory (about 600 feet away); 236 Escobar (about 600 feet away); 413-419 Marina Vista (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinez.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 2, 2020
2. 700 Alhambra Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 8, 2020
3. 700 Alhambra and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
