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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM287Q_historic-harvey-house_Salinas-CA.html
This house was constructed in 1868 by Isaac J. Harvey, before the arrival of the railroad, before the town's founding when only twelve other structures stood. Salinas City grew and the Harvey family helped lay its foundation. With son Benton, Isaa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JPW_the-salinas-railway-station_Salinas-CA.html
The train was important to Salinas and to agriculture. Steinbeck's characters arrive and leave at the Salinas train station. Molly Morgan arrives at the train depot before taking the bus to the pastures of heaven in East of Eden, Adam's first loa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BYA_salinas-temporary-detention-center_Salinas-CA.html
This monument is dedicated to the 3,586 Monterey Bay Area residents of Japanese ancestry, most of whom were American citizens, temporarily confined in the Salinas Rodeo Grounds during World War II from April to July 1942. They were detained withou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM178J_baldwin-locomotive-class-s-10-engine-1237_Salinas-CA.html
Restoration of BaldwinLocomotive Class S - 10 Engine 1237 This locomotive was built in 1918, at the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of five remaining of its class. This engine was donated to the City of Salinas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM178H_southern-pacific-caboose-726_Salinas-CA.html
Southern Pacific Caboose # 726 was built in 1916, in the Southern Pacific Oregon Brooklyn Yard. It was then retired in 1965 by the Southern Pacific Railroad Co. This caboose was donated to the City of Salinas by the Gheen Family in memory of Betty…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM178G_the-oldest-home-in-salinas_Salinas-CA.html
Built in 1868 for the first mayor of the cityIsaac Julian HarveyDedicated bySanta Lucia Chapter, NSDAR2012
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM178E_bataan-park_Salinas-CA.html
This park is dedicated by the City of Salinas to the men who served with Company C, 194th Tank Battalion, California National Guard, during World War II and were captured on Bataan on April 9, 1942.May time never tarnish the memory of their sacrif…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM178D_site-of-the-first-salinas-library_Salinas-CA.html
On this site stood the first Salinas Library. Funds were raised through the efforts of the citizens of Salinas and a pledge from Andrew Carnegie. Designed by Jacob Lenzen, the library opened Nov. 5. 1909, demolished in Aug. 1960. The above plaque …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1788_hill-town-ferry_Salinas-CA.html
Historic Monument1867 - 1889Marked bySan Jose de GuadalupeChapterDaughters of the American Colonists1957
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1787_spreckels-sugar-beet-factory_Salinas-CA.html
Claus Spreckels, a German immigrant, at the age of 70 constructed the worlds largest sugar beet factory. The building consisted of 3500 tons of steel framing, 4.5 million brick, a 74,500 sq. ft. slate roof, 6.5 inside stories. The brick walls were…
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