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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q2V_anza-expedition-of-1776_Martinez-CA.html
"We called to these Indians, hoping to buy their fish from them."
From Father Pedro Font's Diary, April 2, 1776
In 1775 and 1776, Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza, Father Pedro Font, along with 240 settlers, soldiers, and others traveled 1,800 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q2U_335-talbart_Martinez-CA.html
Original
Buckley Home
William Buckley was
in charge of the
Carquinez Ferry piers
and slips. Later home
to several Italian
fishing families.
Built 1884
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13BS_birthplace-of-the-martini_Martinez-CA.html
On this site in 1874, Julio Richelieu, bartender, served up the first martini when a miner came into his saloon with a fistful of nuggets and asked for something special. He was served a "Martinez Special." After three or four drinks, however, the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10IY_bergamini-building_Martinez-CA.html
Built by Maximillian Bergamini in 1905 to replace grocery and notions store that was leveled in block-wide fire of August, 1904.
Historic Marker XII
Martinez Historical SocietyOctober 11, 1997
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10GU_736-ferry-street_Martinez-CA.html
Built after the Fire of 1904 that consumed the entire block Occupied in 1881 by Contra Costa Telephone Company founded in 1881 by J. Borland which was sold to Pacific Bell Telephone Company in 1892 with R. Borland as superintendent for 40 years La…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10FL_martinez-public-library_Martinez-CA.html
1883-1896Martinez Free Reading Room and LibraryHoused in buildingowned by Dr. John Strentzel620 Main Street1896-1941Main & EstudilloLand donated by Mrs. John Strentzeland Louie Strentzel MuirBuilding built at the cost of $6,371Money raisedby popul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM107Z_billeci-family-home_Martinez-CA.html
Fisherman Giovanni Billecci immigrated to Martinez in 1899. After serving both in the French & Italian armies he and his wife Grazia, raised 14 children in this home.
Built 1916.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1041_martinez-troops-in-transit-canteen_Martinez-CA.html
World War II401,522 traveling servicemen and women, escorts, and children givenrest and refreshmentserved by 1,438 volunteer hostessesCommunity supported · U.S.O. aided
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZV8_original-pizzamenti-family-home_Martinez-CA.html
The family manufactured fishing nets for the local fishing community. Home later sold to the Di Maggios, a prominent fishing family.
Built 1904
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZV7_capt-hewitt-home_Martinez-CA.html
Framed house shipped around the Horn from the East Coast to San Jose. Eventually barged to Martinez. Later home to several Italian fishing families
Built 1870's