San Juan Bautista in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Carl M. Luck Gas Station

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 17, 2022

1. Carl M. Luck Gas Station Marker

Inscription. Over 150 years ago, San Juan Bautista was a vital crossroads for trade and travel in California. Seven stage lines including the famed Wells Fargo passed this spot. Built in 1919 by Carl Martin Luck using local cement plant concrete, this poured-in-place Mission Revival operated as Standard, Wilshire and Mohawk gas stations, serving travelers on the El Camino Real, the city's main street. In 1974, Francisca D. Luck, bequeathed the entire block to the city in memory of her father. In 2000 the Luck Museum became home of the San Juan Bautista Historical Society.

Erected 2019 by Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number GPY 142-7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 36° 50.848′ N, 121° 32.454′ W. Marker is in San Juan Bautista, California, in San Benito County. It is at the intersection of Monterey Street and Third Street, on the right when traveling north on Monterey Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Juan Bautista CA 95045, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically 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

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distance of this marker: Jim Jack’s Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Marentis House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fremont Peak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Safety Follows Wisdom (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old School House (approx. ¼ mile away); Campo Santo (approx. ¼ mile away); City of San Juan Bautista (approx. ¼ mile away); De Anza Expedition 1775 – 1776 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Bautista.

More about this marker. The plaque is mounted to a boulder to the left of the building.

Carl M. Luck Gas Station and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 17, 2022

2. Carl M. Luck Gas Station and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.