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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S85_byer-nail-house_Brentwood-CA.html
This house, which serves as the museum for the East Contra Costa Historical Society, was originally built by Johnson and Elizabeth Fancher in 1878. In the early 1880's the Fanchers sold the house and surrounding acreage to John and Letitia Byer. I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S84_site-of-historic-brentwood-hotel_Brentwood-CA.html
In 1884 the 1st Brentwood Hotel was built on this site. It was an ornate two story wooden structure in the Victorian style of architecture, with wood sidewalks, columns and a 2nd floor balcony. It was destroyed by a fire set by a dismissed employe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S83_john-and-abby-marsh_Brentwood-CA.html
Builders of the stone house 1856
Abby Marsh died August 1855
John Marsh first doctor in California arrived 1836
Born 1799, Murdered Sept. 24 1856
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S81_old-marsh-creek-springs_Clayton-CA.html
This area in the mid 1850s, was a known hideout for legendary bandit Joaquin Murrieta, who worked as a vaquero for John Marsh on his rancho just east of here. It was also frequented by John "Grizzly" Adams, famed California mountain man.
In 192…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S20_rosie-the-riveter-memorial_Richmond-CA.html
The area where you are now standing was alive with activity during World War II, when it as known as Kaiser Shipyard #2. It was one of four shipyards carved from Richmond's coastline to serve the war effort. The Rosie the Riveter Memorial commemor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RYU_park-theatre_El-Sobrante-CA.html
Opened in 1949, the Park Theatre was the only commercial movie theatre in El Sobrante. It was owned and built by Dick Jeha, member of a prominent local family in the business community. More than just a movie house, the Park served for years as a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RYT_first-supermarket-fosters-freeze_El-Sobrante-CA.html
The large building at this site was the home of El Sobrante's first supermarket, which opened in 1951. Owned by the Louis Store chain, the store was re-named LoRay in 1965 when the business was bought by Loretta and Ray Dickenson. A portion of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RYS_california-nevada-railroad_El-Sobrante-CA.html
Here, following the base of San Pablo Ridge, ran the tracks of the California & Nevada Railroad. Incorporated in 1881, its founders had grand plans to run from Emeryville to Nevada. The line never got farther than Orinda. Until ending service in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RYR_arrival-of-the-strip-mall_El-Sobrante-CA.html
Hill View Center, El Sobrante's first strip mall, was constructed in 1960. Though the businesses have changed over the years, the appearance of the complex has changed very little. The "ranch house" architectural style was very popular during thi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RYQ_ranchos-to-ranches_El-Sobrante-CA.html
El Sobrante gets its name from Rancho El Sobrante, "surplus land situated between existing ranchos that in 1841 was granted by the government of Mexico to brothers Juan Jose and Victor Castro. Curiously, El Sobrante's downtown is actually within …