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

Griffin Plaza

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

1. Griffin Plaza Marker

Inscription. Honoring Allen Griffin, 1893-1981, founder and publisher of the Monterey Peninsula Herald for his outstanding contributions to the City of Monterey.

Allen Griffin was the vital force in founding the History and Art Association, the Community Foundation for Monterey County, and Monterey Peninsula College.

He used his editorial skills and influence to preserve Monterey’s historic adobes, to advocate beautiful architecture and landscaping, to promote education, and to improve race relations, among many other accomplishments.

The Herald was published in the adjacent chalkrock building from 1927 until 1953.

Erected 2001.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 36° 35.878′ N, 121° 53.589′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is at the intersection of Pearl Street and Washington Street on Pearl Street. This marker is locate at Griffin Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 Pearl 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: The Stevenson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Louis Stevenson House (within shouting distance of

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this marker); a different marker also named Stevenson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sherman Rose Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Corning Winslow Black Studio (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Estrada Adobe (about 300 feet away); Casa Abrego (about 400 feet away); First Newspaper in California (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

2. Griffin Plaza Marker

The building the <i>Monterey Peninsula Herald</i> was published in. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

3. The building the Monterey Peninsula Herald was published in.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.