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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMC0_quarters-of-general-william-tecumseh-sherman_Monterey-CA.html
Quarters ofGeneral William Tecumseh ShermanLieutenant Quartermaster andAdjustant General1847 · 1849
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK9N_monterey-harbor_Monterey-CA.html
□ Look out upon these waters.
□ Their recorded history began when Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sighted the "Bay of Pines" on Nov. 17, 1542.
□ Sebastian Viscaino was first to touch land Dec. 16, 1602. He claimed the land for Spai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK5R_old-fishermans-wharf_Monterey-CA.html
Monterey's earliest pier of stone built in 1846 gave way to a commercial fishing wharf in the early 1900's when Monterey's multi-million dollar fishing industry was born. Despite many changes the wharf today retains the tone and flavor of the past…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK50_the-calamari-story_Monterey-CA.html
Since the early 1900's the Monterey Bay has been one of the principal fishing centers along the Pacific Coast. Today, Monterey's fishermen continue to be major contributors to the nation's supply of squid (calamari).
In the early 50's Abalonett…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK0W_cannery-divers-memorial_Monterey-CA.html
Monterey's world-famous sardine industry depended on the courage and skill of cannery divers. Sardines were pumped ashore from floating hoppers through underwater pipes that had to be installed, repaired, replaced, realigned and maintained in orde…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJX4_montereys-commercial-fishing-fleet_Monterey-CA.html
This harbor is the home of....Monterey's Commerical Fishing Fleet.
It once boasted the largest sardine fishing industry in the world, an industry that flourished until the late 1940's. Commercial fishing was pioneered and developed here by the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGMY_home-of-juan-bautista-alvarado_Monterey-CA.html
Native of Monterey, Governor of California under Mexican rule December 20,1836 - December 20,1842. During his administration the increasing influx of Americans, and the Russian settlement at Fort Ross, began to be regarded as serious problems. Rus…