When Grandview was still Main Street

Based on intuition alone, I believe this to be the oldest segment of sidewalk in Martinez

STEPPING THROUGH TIME
Finding the Sole of Martinez

Sidewalk stamps symbolize a time when pride of craftsmanship applied to even our lowest public space.

An adjunct project to
Martinez Historic Society's

"Watch Your Step"


This is a very simple Web site designed to convey the history of Martinez's sidewalks in the most efficient way. Remember to roll your mouse over the photographs for particulars about each picture. Each choice in below menu opens in its own window.

THE WALK OF FAME: Click Your Heels Through Martinez's Historic Sidewalks Below.
Each box's picture and link opens in its own window. Close each window when done to return to this Main Menu.


F.E. Nelson, West side N. Estudillo



SIDEWALKS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING:

General history and information about Sidewalks


Bricks unknown date: detail 700 Alhambra



MARTINEZ HITS THE PAVEMENT:

Martinez sidewalks develop and smooth out over time


FE Nelson stamp 1911, NW corner Henrietta & Estudillo/St. Catherines



F.E. NELSON STROLLS INTO MARTINEZ


JACOB BROSCH/CONTRACTOR/MARTINEZ CAL, Grandview



JACOB BROSCH CURBS NELSON


Detail Mellus & Estudillo MARTINEZ CONCRETE CO.



MARTINEZ PUTS ITS HEART INTO ITS SIDEWALKS


WPA 1940 red curb Bertola & Berrelesa



W.P.A. ADMINISTERS PROGRESS WITH WALK WORK


ART CONCRETE WORKS meter cover: W. side Estudillo at St. Catherines



A HOPSCOTCH OF OTHER STAMPS


FORNI/EMERYVILLE: crossing of Susana and Estudillo



PUBLIC WORKS FOR PUBLIC FEET


CARNEGIE 2-1/8: from Carnegie Brick and Pottery Co, Carnegie, San Joaquin County, CA. 


Clay from Tesla Mine, Alameda. 2-1/8 refers to height of brick.
MARTINEZ FLOORED BY BRICKS:

A matrix of connections to Jack London, Countess Dandini, a British sailing vessel, a prison breakout, and other adventures.


A modern sign, near the little train tressle on Pacheco.


WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS:

Credits for cracking the concrete code.




Articles About Martinez Museum's Display:

Contra Costa Times Article #1
Contra Costa Times Article #2

Martinez Gazette Article





Unless indicated, all photographs and contents copyright 2006 by Kristin Henderson

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