Martinez in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Martinez Public Library
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2011
1. Martinez Public Library Marker
Martinez Free Reading Room and Library
Housed in building
owned by Dr. John Strentzel
620 Main Street
1896-1941
Main & Estudillo
Land donated by Mrs. John Strentzel
and Louie Strentzel Muir
Building built at the cost of $6,371
Money raised
by popular subscription
1941
Moved to present location
740 Court Street
Constructed with local bonds
Historic Marker XVIII
October 4, 2003
Erected 2003 by Martinez Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1862.
Location. 38° 1.08′ N, 122° 8.045′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and Ward Street, on the right when traveling south on Court Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 740 Court 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. Hook Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Contra Costa County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Morgan House (about 400 feet away); Borland Home (about 500 feet away); 736 Ferry Street (about
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2011
2. Martinez Public Library and Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just to the left of the entrance.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2011
3. Martinez Free Reading Room Plaque
On the corner of the building to the right of the entrance is a plaque reading, "Martinez Free Reading Room and Library Association Established A.D. 1885"
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein
4. Martinez Public Library
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2012
5. Martinez Public Library
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 759 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 25, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
