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

John “Bricky” Crivello

1911-2005

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2013

1. John “Bricky” Crivello Marker

Inscription. John “Bricky” Crivello, a key figure in the Monterey Fisherman’s Union for 67 years, was instrumental in the passage of Senate Bill 1213 which provided unemployment benefits to all California fishermen. Due to Bricky’s relentless efforts, the bocce ball courts were included in the Custom House Plaza development of 1969.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Labor Unions • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1213.

Location. 36° 36.187′ N, 121° 53.65′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It can be reached from Custom House Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Monterey Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Earthquake Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Duarte's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Original Flagstaff (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Cole House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Custom House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. This marker is located in the Custom House Plaza to the west of the Old Custom House.

The Bocce Ball Courts image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2013

2. The Bocce Ball Courts

The marker is visible on the back wall.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 948 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.