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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RXI_japanese-nurseries_El-Cerrito-CA.html
In the early 1900s, Japanese immigrants planted the seeds of a remarkable nursery community in El Cerrito and Richmond. These nurseries were located mostly west of San Pablo Avenue and north of Portrero Avenue. After interment during World War II…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RXH_santa-fe-railway_Richmond-CA.html
Between 1904 and 1979, the Santa Fe Railway line was a busy place in El Cerrito. Santa Fe had two small stations and a three-track yard in the City. In this area, the railroad altered the creek channel. The presence of the railroad eventually inf…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RXE_mcnear-warehouse_Port-Costa-CA.html
This warehouse was built in 1886 by G.W. McNear, as the first fireproof building in Contra Costa County. It was built for the storage of wheat, hay and potatoes. From 1881 to 1882 one-hundred and three ships of wheat were loaded in Port Costa. It …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RXC_bank-of-pinole_Pinole-CA.html
Neo - Classic Architecture
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RXA_the-hay-schooner-carlotta_Pinole-CA.html
One of a fleet of ships owned by Bernardo Fernandez and used to transport grain around the bay. Sank - Early 1900s. Uncovered and Raised - May 15, 1976.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RWT_summertime-fun-in-el-cerrito_El-Cerrito-CA.html
Golden Gate Lanes, El Cerrito's only bowling alley was located near here. Other summer staples included Bardon's Fruit Market, Betsy's Kitchen and Big Boys Barbecue, Motorcycle Hill, the Whoopie Bumps, and Peek-a-Boo Park, an early auto-court (mo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RWL_stege-sanitary_El-Cerrito-CA.html
Formed on May 15, 1913, Stege Sanitary District held it first Board of Directors meeting at what is called Stege Junction, the corner of San Pablo and Portrero. William F. Huber served as the first Chairman of the Stege Board of Directors.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RWK_summertime-fun-in-el-cerrito_El-Cerrito-CA.html
Golden Gate Lanes, El Cerrito's only bowling alley was located near here. Other summer staples included Bardon's Fruit Market, Betsy's Kitchen and Big Boys Barbecue, Motorcycle Hill, the Whoopie Bumps, and Peek-a-Boo Park, an early auto-court (mo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RW7_the-industrial-core_Richmond-CA.html
Businesses along San Pablo Avenue and the Santa Fe railroad, such as building materials companies, TEPCO (Technical Porcelain and Chinaware Company), coal dealers, monument companies, several lumberyards, a slaughterhouse, and a few furniture sto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RW6_quarries_El-Cerrito-CA.html
In the early 1900s, El Cerrito became the local center of a thriving "blueschist" quarry industry. Along with some smaller ones, Bates & Borland Quarry and the Hutchinson Quarry were two of the major local quarries that operated up to the 1930s a…