Concord in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
In Commemoration
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, August 30, 2022
1. In Commemoration Marker
Erected 1996 by City of Concord.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1995.
Location. 37° 58.915′ N, 122° 1.433′ W. Marker is in Concord, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker can be reached from Parkside Drive near Salvio Street. The plaque is mounted to a boulder in the flowerbed on the east side of city hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord CA 94519, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tree Planted By (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Concord, California - Kitakami, Japan (about 400 feet away); Barnett House (approx. half a mile away); Elworthy House (approx. half a mile away); Bolla House (approx. 0.6 miles away); County Fire House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Alves House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bibber House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.
Also see . . .
1. East Bay Times: "Golden Anniversary: Concord Civic Center survives soapsuds and fire".
"The pre-dawn blaze destroyed the civic center court building and badly damaged part(Submitted on September 23, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)of the administration wing."
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2. SFGATE: Insurance Squabble Over Court Arson / Contra Costa now owns Concord site.
"The blaze destroyed the courtrooms and clerk's office and spread to the city manager's office, causing a total of $3.6 million damage."(Submitted on September 23, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, August 30, 2022
2. In Commemoration Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
