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

216 Buckley

Old Town Martinez

— Home of Historic Interest —

 
 
216 Buckley Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 31, 2016
1. 216 Buckley Marker
Inscription.
Aiello Family Home
Fishing nets and wines were made in this home of an Italian fisherman family. In 1892, Francesco Aiello emigrated from the Isola de Favignana Sicilia, Italia.
Built 1904

 
Erected by City of Martinez.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
 
Location. 38° 1.014′ N, 122° 8.485′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. It is on Buckley Street near Talbart Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 Buckley Street, Martinez CA 94553, 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: 224 Buckley (a few steps from this marker); 210 Buckley (a few steps from this marker); 225 Buckley Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 236 Buckley (within shouting distance of this marker); 413 Talbart (within shouting distance of this marker); 335 Talbart (within shouting distance of this marker); Billeci Family Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of County Supervisor (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinez.
 
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216 Buckley Marker behind the stairs image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 31, 2016
2. 216 Buckley Marker behind the stairs
Buckley Street image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 31, 2016
3. Buckley Street
The Aiello family home is in the center
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 647 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
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Jun. 11, 2026