Martinez in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Martinez Troops-In-Transit Canteen
Former Site Of
— Opened October 17, 1943 • Closed February 15, 1946 —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2012
1. Martinez Troops-In-Transit Canteen Marker
401,522 traveling servicemen and
women, escorts, and children given
rest and refreshment
served by 1,438 volunteer hostesses
Community supported • U.S.O. aided
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 38° 1.154′ N, 122° 8.221′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on Ferry Street near Marina Vista Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Ferry Street, Martinez CA 94553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southern Pacific R.R. Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Pony Express Ferry "Carquinez" (within shouting distance of this marker); 815 Marina Vista (within shouting distance of this marker); Martinez-Benicia Ferry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bergamini Building (about 500 feet away); Martinez Train Depot (about 600 feet away); Borland Home (about 600 feet away); Hook Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinez.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2012
2. Martinez Troops-In-Transit Canteen Marker - wide view
The marker can be seen mounted to a pole just to the left of the building.
Photographed By Unknown, circa mid/1940s
3. Martinez Troops-In-Transit Canteen - period photo (image courtesy of the Martinez Museum)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2012
4. Martinez Troops-In-Transit Canteen - artwork on marker
Photographed By Unknown, circa mid/1940s
5. Martinez Troops-In-Transit Canteen - period photo (image courtesy of the Martinez Museum)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 763 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 11, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
