Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Oldest Commercial Building
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 6, 2016
1. Oldest Commercial Building Marker
Site of Lawrence G. Peel's Store 1863
Partially destroyed by fire 1879
Rebuilt by Albert Sherburne 1880
Erected 1988 by Walnut Creek Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 37° 53.864′ N, 122° 3.616′ W. Marker is in Walnut Creek, California, in Contra Costa County. It is on North Main Street near Mt. Diablo Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1315 North Main Street, Walnut Creek CA 94596, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sherburne Building (here, next to this marker); Judge Duncan's Courtroom (a few steps from this marker); "The Corners" & Oak Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); San Ramon Valley Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Flagpole (within shouting distance of this marker); Harlan's Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Rogers Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridge over Walnut Creek (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walnut Creek.
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 6, 2016
2. Oldest Commercial Building Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 6, 2016
3. Sherburne Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
