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John Muir National Historical Site

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:19:42 +0100

Title:
John Muir National Historical Site
Martinez (CA), Chrome PM 1974 Mar-19

Description:
Preserves for America the home of the great conservationist, Writer, and naturalist John Muir. Built in 1882-83, Muir lived here from 1890 to 1914. Muir, known as the "Father of National Parks", believed that America's scenic beauty should be for everyone.

John Muir National Historical Site

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:19:41 +0100

Title:
John Muir National Historical Site
Martinez (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Built in 1849 by Vicente Martinez, the son of Don Ygnacio Martinez, the original Spanish land grantee of the Rancho Pinole. This house was for many years part of the Muir-Strentzel Ranch.

John Muir National Historical Site

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:19:41 +0100

Title:
John Muir National Historical Site
Martinez (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
A competent scientist and author, Muir made his most lasting contribution to the people of America as a conservationist. He is called by many "The Father of our National Parks and Forest Reservations."

Water Front

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 22:44:30 +0100

Title:
Water Front
Martinez (CA), Divided Back PM 1908 Jan-16

Martinez

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 06:49:59 +0100

Title:
Martinez
Martinez (CA), Chrome PM 1968

Description:
Situated on Carquinez Straits, thirty miles east of San Francisco. County seat of Contra Costa County. Two bridges, railroad and auto, connect it with Benicia in Solano County. One of the oldest towns in Northern California.

Court House

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 15:52:00 +0100

Title:
Court House
Martinez (CA), Divided Back unused

Court House

Sat, 7 Feb 2004 23:16:00 +0100

Title:
Court House
Martinez (CA) unused