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| Landmark #511 | Contra Costa County | Visited: July 12, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | Vicente Martínez’s adobe still stands at John Muir National Historic Site! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: In 1849, Vicente J. Martínez built this adobe on Rancho Pinole, which had been granted to Ignacio Martínez in 1836. In 1853, Vicente sold the adobe to Edward Franklin, after whom the canyon in which the adobe was located was named, and the adobe was known as the Franklin Canyon Adobe.
OTHER TIDBITS: Vicente Martínez was the son of the commandante of the Presidio of San Francisco! He only lived here for four years before selling it, and from there, the adobe passed from hand to hand until it came into possession of one Dr. Strentzel, John Muir’s father in law and the father of California horticulture! Until 1914, the orchards he inspired covered much of this area, until it was decided that the land was better suited for housing! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Alhambra Ave and Hwy 4 Martinez, CA 94553 ANNOTATIONS: John Muir National Historic Site The adobe is about 300 yards west of John Muir’s home, so if you keep walking through the historic orchards, you’re bound to see it! From Los Angeles: ~374mi (602km) — 6.3hrs |
| When should I go? | You can visit the adobe from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday! |
