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El Campanil Theatre, Antioch CA – Project 365

Located in the heart of downtown Antioch, along the waterfront and in what is now known as the Rivertown Business District, El Campanil Theatre opened its doors on November 1, 1928. The Theatre served...

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Stamm Theatre, Antioch CA – Project 365

The Stamm Theatre opened in November 1948. Once a gathering spot for the local community, and a key part of the city’s main cruise. The Stamm’s Moderne marquee tower still stands, its futuristic spire...

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Antioch’s oldest Church Building – Project 365

On June 12, 1865, Captain G.W. Kimball, pioneer settler, chaired a meeting for all those interested in forming a church. A. constitution was adopted and the First Congregational church was founded. The...

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The Elworthy House, Concord CA – Project 365

Since I was in Concord to have lunch with some colleagues, I decided to track down a historic building. The Elworthy House was built in 1912–13 for Herbert H. Elworthy, who was then Mayor of Concord,...

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The Maltby-McKinnon House, Concord CA – Project 365

Had to pay an unscheduled visit to Fry’s in Concord today, took the opportunity to find another historic house for some pictures. The Maltby-McKinnon House at 2350 Pacheco Street was built in the 1890s...

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Riverview Union High School, Antioch CA – Project 365

Stop yesterday on my way to CostCo at the historic Riverview Union High School. It was the first high school built in Contra Costa County, located at 1500 West Fourth Street in Antioch, California....

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County Fire House, Concord – Project 365

Another Tuesday, another day in Concord to find another historic building. Just as I was about to walk away, a siren sounded and out came the Fire-Rescue Unit, check out the last photo. This County...

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Todos Santos Plaza, Concord – Project 365

Normally I go to Concord on Tuesday, but this week it was today, Wednesday. This allowed me to take photos of Todos Santos Plaza, which on Tuesday is used for the Farmers Market. It is very hard to get...

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Black Diamond Mines, Markley Canyon – Project 365

I finally had a chance, to beat this morning’s traffic and the heat, to go at gate opening time to the Somersville Entrance of Black Diamond Mines. The road leading to it goes trough the Markley Canyon...

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Somerville Townsite – Project 365

Today I visited Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. I was specially interested to take some photos of the Somerville Townsite, where during the mid 1850s–1900s the homes of this active coal mining...

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