Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Duarte's Store

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013

1. Duarte's Store Marker

Inscription. Rosario Duarte introduced salmon trolling to Monterey Bay in 1878. His store was a popular local meeting place. Relocated in 1922 it became a dry goods business operated by Chinese merchant Louis Jang into the 1940’s.

Erected by Monterey History & Art Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 36° 36.159′ N, 121° 53.682′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is on Olivier Street. Olivier Street is closed to vehicular traffic, foot traffic only. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 Olivier Street, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically 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: Thomas Cole House (here, next to this marker); Earthquake Bell (a few steps from this marker); Casa del Oro Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); John “Bricky” Crivello (within shouting distance of this marker); First Theater in California (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain Don Gaspar de Portola (about 400 feet away); Monterey Custom House (about 400 feet away); Custom House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013

2. Duarte's Store and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.