Martinez in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Rankin Building
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2009
1. Rankin Building Marker
after fire destroyed two city blocks
Palm Garden Grill
W.C. Reed - Confectioner & Stationer
E. Pasch - Haberdasher
A.B. Wilson - Jeweler & Optician
Historic Marker No. V
Martinez Historical Society
July 4, 1990
Erected 1990 by Martinez Historical Society. (Marker Number V.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1928.
Location. 38° 1.06′ N, 122° 8.144′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on Main Street near Ferry Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 736 Main 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. Morgan House (a few steps from this marker); Bergamini Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hook Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 736 Ferry Street (within shouting distance of this marker); McNamara-McMahon Building (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall Apartment Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Bank of Martinez
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More about this marker. The marker is mounted on the main street side of the building's corner pillar. The building currently houses the Martinez Jewelry Center.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2009
2. Rankin Building (with marker visible on corner pillar)
Frederick Hulaniski's 1917 The History of Contra Costa County, California notes: "...Fire Started August 19, 1904, in Stephenson patent cooler factory, wiping out two blocks, including the Curry livery stable, the opera-house, the Bank of Martinez, the McNamera-Winkelman Block, Rankin Building, and Commercial Hotel....."
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,145 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on February 18, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
