Orinda in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
1923 Miss Graham's Riding Academy
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2020
1. Miss Graham's Riding Academy Marker
The Orinda Garage and
Miss Graham's Riding
Academy were built
from 1923 - 25 by E.I. de
Laveaga in the Spanish
Mediterranean style.
His uncle ran the
automobile garage on
the corner of Avenida
de Orinda, which still
exists today. Miss
Graham managed the
widely acclaimed
Academy. People
came from many parts
of the Bay Area to take
lessons, ride horseback
over the scenic rural
trails and attend
special events.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Architecture • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 37° 53.078′ N, 122° 11.457′ W. Marker is in Orinda, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is at the intersection of Orinda Way and Camino Sobrante, on the left when traveling north on Orinda Way. 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. 1923 The Fire House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orinda General Store Site (about 300 feet away); Community Park (about 600 feet away); Orinda Village (about 700 feet
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2020
2. 1923 Miss Graham's Riding Academy Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here mounted to a wooden pole, just to the left of the benches.
circa 1920s
3. Marker detail: Inset photo - looking north on Orinda Way
The garage (mentioned on the marker) is the building visible behind the leftmost telephone pole.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2020
4. 1923 Garage - now Orinda Motors
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 17, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
