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.
Carl M. Luck Gas Station. . 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.
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.)
Location. 36° 50.848′ N, 121° 32.454′ W. Marker is in San Juan Bautista, California, in San Benito County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
More about this marker. The plaque is mounted to a boulder to the left of the building.
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 133 times since then and 22 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.
