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

Kitty Milk Bar

1548 Bonanza Street

— 1947 —

Kitty Milk Bar Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 6, 2016

1. Kitty Milk Bar Marker

Inscription. A popular café for more than 20 years, Kitty Milk Bar was particularly renowned for its ice cream and donuts. The café took its name from the nickname of the proprietor's sister, Catherine.

Erected by Walnut Creek Historical Society. (Marker Number 180.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the California - Walnut Creek Heritage Walk series list.

Location. 37° 53.99′ N, 122° 3.738′ W. Marker is in Walnut Creek, California, in Contra Costa County. It is on Locust Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1512 Locust 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Central Fire Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Funeral Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul's Mission Chapel (about 300 feet away); Mauzy Plumbing (about 300 feet away); Leech House & Medical Clinic (about 400 feet away); Lawrence Garage (about 400 feet away); Town Hall (about 400 feet away); Nut Bowl Fountain (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walnut Creek.

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Kitty Milk Bar Marker (detail) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer

2. Kitty Milk Bar Marker (detail)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 6, 2016

3. Kitty Milk Bar Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,059 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.