Martinez History
John Muir National Historic Site - Muir/Strentzel Gravesite
John Muir National Historic Site Resource Material provided by the National Park Service The Muir/Strentzel gravesite was within lands held by the Karkin Ohlone Indians for centuries until ...
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The Old Train Depot
The Martinez Historical Society Plaque #6 states, “First located here April 28, 1876 by Central Pacific RR. First passenger train passed through on September 25, 1877 with Leland Stanford aboard....
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The Alhambra Pioneer Cemetery
The Alhambra Pioneer Cemetery is documented to 1854, but it is believed to be at least three years older and is a California State Point of Historic Interest. In this cemetery, many early pioneers ...
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The Martini Glass
Martinez lays claim to the original location of the Martini and is host to the recently held Martinis on the Plaza. A friend asked me if I knew the history behind the martini glass and its unique s...
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The playground now.
Rankin Park…Then and Now
With the recent ribbon cutting of the “newest” Rankin Park, we thought we’d share some of its history and photos of the earlier versions. Over the years, Rankin Park has undergone major renovations...
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