Pittsburg in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Pittsburg Post Dispatch Building

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 29, 2010

1. Pittsburg Post Dispatch Building Marker

Inscription. Built in 1923, this brick building was the home of the Coast Counties Gas and Electric Company which provided utilities to the City of Pittsburgh. The company closed its office in the 1950s and the building became a newspaper publishing and distribution center for the Pittsburg Post Dispatch. After merging with the Contra Costa Times, the newspaper closed operations here. In 1997, the Pittsburg Historical Society purchased the building from the Lesher Foundation and created a museum and cultural center. Our motto, by Curator Jack Aiello, “Were it not for the collection and preservation of memorabilia, the history of the area would fade away,” remains the watch word of the society as we continue to serve the community.

Erected 2003 by Pittsburg Historical Society and Joaquin Murrieta Chapter, No.13, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 38° 1.894′ N, 121° 53.026′ W. Marker is in Pittsburg,

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California, in Contra Costa County. It is on Railroad Avenue north of East 6th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg CA 94565, 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 marker: Coach “Smiley” Jim Camitz (a few steps from this marker); John Buckley Square (within shouting distance of this marker); “The Steelworker in Pittsburg” (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of America (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Black Diamond (about 400 feet away); California Theatre (about 500 feet away); Federal Relocation of Italians in America During World II

Pittsburg Post Dispatch Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 29, 2010

2. Pittsburg Post Dispatch Building and Marker

Marker is visible at the far right on the front of the building.

(about 800 feet away); Bristol Bay Sail Gill Netter (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburg.

Regarding Pittsburg Post Dispatch Building. The Pittsburg Post Dispatch was published Monday through Friday from 1930 to 1944.

Also see . . . The Pittsburg Historical Society. The museum is open Wednesdays 1:00 to 4:00 and Saturdays 10:00 to 2:00. (Submitted on October 31, 2010.)

Additional commentary.
1. The Post Dispatch Newspaper
I remember getting the Post Dispatch newspaper as a teenager in the 1960's. My aunt, Barbara Ford Bishop used to be editor. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

— Submitted January 21, 2012, by Kat A Ford of Spokane Valley, Washington.

Pittsburg Post Dispatch Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 29, 2010

3. Pittsburg Post Dispatch Building

Mural on South Side of Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 29, 2010

4. Mural on South Side of Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,236 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 31, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.