Orinda Village District in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The First Downtown

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 27, 2023

1. The First Downtown Marker

Inscription. Orinda’s Village District was the first hub of the town. It was developed in the late 19th century when homes were built on the surrounding ranches by the de Laveagas, Miners, Sullivans, and Wagners. Public buildings first appeared here in the early 20th century, making it a destination for outsiders. It remains a focal point with the civic center still here today.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 37° 52.794′ N, 122° 11.084′ W. Marker is unreadable. Marker is in Orinda, California, in Contra Costa County. It is in the Orinda Village District. It can be reached from California Route 24 east of Camino Pablo, on the right when traveling west. The resin maker is mounted to a wood post at the south entrance to the foot bridge over the Highway 24 westbound on- and off-ramps. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orinda CA 94563, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and 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 distance of this location: The Conklin Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Crossroads (about 600 feet away); The Santa Maria Chapel, 1892 (about 600 feet away); Orinda Mural (about 600 feet away); Bryant Station Site (about 700 feet away); Pony Express (about 700 feet away); 1923 Orinda Improvement Association (about 800 feet away); The Orinda Theatre, 1941

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(about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orinda.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Miner Ranch

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 27, 2023

2. The First Downtown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.