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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RK1_the-corners-oak-saloon_Walnut-Creek-CA.html
First called "The Corners," Walnut Creek evolved at the junction of the regions's two main roads - Pacheco (running from Martinez to San Jose) and Lafayette (running west to Oakland). The Oak Saloon stood at the junction. The town was named Walnut…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RK0_san-ramon-valley-bank_Walnut-Creek-CA.html
Joseph Silveria, owner of Valley Mercantile at Main and Cypress, was the first merchant to offer local banking services. Knowing the town needed a "real" bank, Silveria spearheaded the first bank - San Ramon Valley Bank - located directly across t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RJZ_harlans-livery-stable_Walnut-Creek-CA.html
The most important corner in Walnut Creek has alway been a center of transportation. In the late 1800's and early 1900s, a livery stable (horse barn) occupied this entire block, allowing locals and visitors to board or rent horses and buggies.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RJW_botelhos-island-creek-confluence_Walnut-Creek-CA.html
Walnut Creek's namesake creek is formed under this plaza, where Las Trampas and San Ramon creeks merge. The two creeks bound land known as "Botelho's Island." which had been owned by the pioneer Botelho family. Broadway Plaza, opened in 1951, now …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RJS_southern-pacific-railroad-depot_Walnut-Creek-CA.html
The first passenger train rolled into Walnut Creek in 1891. Southern Pacific built the train depot later that year on a site that was across the creek (now under Broadway) and close to this plaza. The depot was converted to commercial uses and rel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RJR_broadway-shopping-center_Walnut-Creek-CA.html
One of the first open-air malls, Broadway Shopping Center was built on undeveloped land at Main Street (Highway 21) and Mt. Diablo Boulevard (Highway 24). The 38-store center had Sears and J.C. Penny, a Lucky grocery store, and 1,500 free parking …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RJQ_botelho-home_Walnut-Creek-CA.html
In the 1880s, this was the rear yard of Antonio Botelho's stately home. Botelho owned more than 300 acres of farm land south of town, and the home - originally a hotel - fronted on the main road to Alamo (today's Main Street).
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RJK_main-street-1910_Walnut-Creek-CA.html
From earliest times, Main Street (then Pacheco Road) was a highway. It was a main stagecoach route from Martinez to San Jose. Main Street was paved in 1921 and served as a state highway until the freeway opened in 1960.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RJI_flagpole_Walnut-Creek-CA.html
The community celebrated Independence Day in 1917 by dedicating a flagpole at Main Street and Lafayette Road (now Mt. Diablo Boulevard) The flagpole served as a focal point for community ceremonies. Eventually, the City removed the flagpole becaus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RJE_oldest-commercial-building_Walnut-Creek-CA.html
In Walnut Creek
Site of Lawrence G. Peel's Store 1863
Partially destroyed by fire 1879
Rebuilt by Albert Sherburne 1880