Martinez in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Home of County Supervisor
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 8, 2009
1. Home of County Supervisor Marker
Talbart
Old Town Martinez
Home of Historic Interest
Home of County Supervisor
& Grangers Warehouse mngr,
Robnson Jones(1873). Later
sold to dog catcher, Capt.,
Horton (1893) who impounded
stray dogs on the property.
Built 1878
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 38° 1.009′ N, 122° 8.522′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on Talbart Street near Buckley Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 334 Talbart Street, 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. Former Anti-Aircraft W.W. II Barracks (a few steps from this marker); 335 Talbart (a few steps from this marker); 225 Buckley Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 210 Buckley (within shouting distance of this marker); 413 Talbart (within shouting distance of this marker); 216 Buckley
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More about this marker. Marker is to the left of the front door. The home is a private residence.
Regarding Home of County Supervisor. The City of Martinez' Historical Resource Inventory of June 1982 indicates that, "When built was similar to 304 Talbart St., but was altered in 1894 when it was home of Jaspar Jones of the Alhambra Poultry Yards. The building was originally owned by Robinson M. Jones, son of Nathanial Jones, and first wharfinger of Granger Wharf in 1876".
Also see . . . The City of Martinez' Historical Inventory of 1982. City website PDF:
The historical inventory contains a short history of Martinez, and a listing and short descriptions of the various historical buildings and locations in Martinez. (Submitted on March 18, 2009.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 8, 2009
2. 334 Talbart Street, Martinez - Constructed 1878
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 983 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
