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Martinez, California (Images of America Series)
Staff of the Martinez Historical Museum, Martinez Historical Museum Staff
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Overview
Martinez, nestled in a gentle valley by the calm waters of the Carquinez Strait, became an important early inland port that welcomed ships from all over the world. Once a commercial center for grain growers from as far away as the Livermore Valley, it was named Contra Costa's county seat in 1850. From the days of the Gold Rush when ferries carried hopeful miners across the strait on their way north, through the linking of its railway track to the transcontinental network in 1879, to the thriving industries of today, Martinez has remained the governmental and transportation center of the region.
Synopsis
Images from the archives of the Martinez Historical Museum illustrate the history of this California city, from its designation in 1851 as the seat of Contra Costa County to the present. Especially interesting are photos contrasting historical and modern views of areas of the city. The book includes a short list of further reading. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Details
Published
October 1, 2004
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing SC
Pages
128
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780738529202