Downtown Concord s Historical Walking Tour

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Downtown Concord s Historical Walking Tour 1. Todos Santos Plaza 2175 Willow Pass Rd. bounded by Willow Pass Rd., Salvio St., Grant St., and Mt. Diablo St.

town. The plaza continues to serve as the site for local celebrations, concerts, carnivals and festivals. The 1993-94 renovation project is the square s seventh major renovation. 2.

Built during 1938-1939 at its existing location, which was on land in the original village of Todos Santos, Fire Commissioner DeRosa arranged for the new Fire District to purchase these two lots for

Currently it remains in use as an emergency and fire alert station for No. 6 Engine Company. The Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire District is the current owner. 3.

1 Downtown Concord s Historical Walking Tour 1. Todos Santos Plaza 2175 Willow Pass Rd. bounded by Willow Pass Rd., Salvio St., Grant St., and Mt. Diablo St. The Plaza was dedicated in 1868 by its pioneer founders Don Salvio Pacheco, Don Fernando Pacheco and Don Francisco Galindo as the public square in one of the original 20 blocks laid out for the new town. The plaza continues to serve as the site for local celebrations, concerts, carnivals and festivals. The renovation project is the square s seventh major renovation. 2. County Fire House 2210 Willow Pass Rd. Built during at its existing location, which was on land in the original village of Todos Santos, Fire Commissioner DeRosa arranged for the new Fire District to purchase these two lots for $5,000. The construction cost was $2,800. The white adobe structure had two large halls for its trucks and included nine smaller rooms, two kitchens, and several sleeping and ready rooms. Currently it remains in use as an emergency and fire alert station for No. 6 Engine Company. The Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire District is the current owner. 3. Maltby-McKinnon House 2350 Pacheco St. Built in the 1890s off what was then the west end of Bonifacio St., this wood-frame house was used as the original, local residence for the A.W. Maltby family while their mansion at 3033 Bonifacio Street was being constructed. The house was moved to 2390 East St. circa 1915, then to its current site in The house now provides office space for a social service agency. 4. Barnett House 2080 East St. Located at the southeast corner of East and Pacheco Streets, the house was built by David Levinson. The house gets its name from subsequent owners George and Florence Barnett. For many years it served prominent families as a private residence. It is currently used for commercial purposes. 5. Elworthy House 2118 East St. The house was built in for Herbert H. Elworthy, who was then Mayor of Concord, his wife Annie (Brawand) Elworthy, and their four sons. During the 1970s and 1980s, it was converted for use as a church and child-care facility, but was restored to its original configuration in and is currently used for commercial purposes. 6. Ginochio-Accinelli House 2459 Pacheco St. The lot for this house was purchased for residential construction in 1911 by C.R. and Emma Potter. Subsequently, it has been owned by Emma (Potter) Miller, the J. Robillards (1920); the A. Guthries (1922); and Anton and Josephine Accinelli (1924). The Accinellis also owned the popular Tony s Toggery on Salvio Street and were very prominent in community activities. Peter and Edith Ginochio purchased the house in It remains a private residence. 7. Rosal Apartment 2178 Pacheco St. The apartments occupy land which was originally included in the original survey for the village of Todos Santos. The two-plus corner lot was parceled in 1936 for the apartment configurations and they were sold to Pierre and Pauline Paillassou. The two-story, white stucco, eight apartment structure remains a prominent feature in the downtown. 8. Elworthy-Keller House 2156 Pacheco St. This small, single story, wood-frame structure has had many owners and tenants. Initially the lot was part of the Brawand s property holdings and was in the estate deeded to Minnie Brawand, Alice Brawand, and Annie (Brawand) Elworthy. Title also passed through the Ivey, Wells, Douglas, Bell, Wessman and Matinrazam families. Its association with the Kellers no longer can be confirmed; possibly a member of the Keller family was a temporary tenant. The building is presently used as professional offices. 9. Bibber House 2108 Grant St. This house was built in by L.V. Perry for Charles and Carrie (Beebe) Bibber at a cost of $3,733. In addition to its large size and prominent architecture, the house is known for its exquisite wood paneling and beautifully finished staircase. Charles Bibber was the Deputy County Assessor. The house remained in his family for two generations. It has since been reconfigured for commercial purposes and is used as professional offices. In addition to its large size and prominent architecture, the Bibber House (no. 9) is known for its exquisite wood paneling and beautifully finished staircase. 10. Neustaedter House 2156 Grant St. Built in 1906 by L.V. Perry for Barney Neustaedter, the prosperous owner of early Concord s Pioneer Store, the simple wood-beam exterior belies its detailed, richly appointed interior. It remained in the family until acquired and restored by contractor James Galton. In 1988 it was resold and remains a private residence. 11. Alves House 2190 Grant St. This corner was the site for the first Concord Grammar School. The present two-story, wood-frame house and barn were built circa 1897 for the George Alves family. A son, Frank Alves, occupied the house until his death in Remembered for its extensive vegetable gardens and flower beds, and the long, white picket fence, the house remains a private residence. 12. Bolla House 2289 Bonifacio St. Early owners of this property included Mary Freitas, and Hatte and Harold Green. Miss Caroline L. Bolla, a member of a local farming family, acquired the property in The two-story, wood-frame house was converted to office-commercial uses by its current owner. 13. Nunez House 2334 Almond Ave. Built in the 1890s on the south side of Salvio Street between Grant and Colfax Streets, this home was adjacent to the Nunez family s saloon in the original Todos Santos Village. When that block was reconstructed circa 1906 to accommodate the new building of the First Presbyterian Church, the Nunez house was moved to this location. The architecture of the house distinguishes it as the most prominent expression of the popular Queen Anne-style which still exists in Concord. The house is a private residence. 14. Webb-Soto House 2243 Mt. Diablo St. Built circa 1880 for Captain Barney Webb, this house was later the residence of the Presentation M. Soto family. Presentation Soto was an early local shop keeper, Concord s sixth Postmaster, and sixth Mayor. The house also was known as the Jackson House during the residence of Elma (Soto) Jackson. In 1991, it was restored, and converted for use as professional counseling offices. The house was restored to residential use in Kelly House 1987 Bonifacio St. The house was built circa 1915 for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelly. Mr. Kelly was a blacksmith at the nearby Boyd and Jaquith Blacksmith Shop. The Ray Crenna family were subsequent, long-time residents. Later, the wood-frame building was damaged severely by fire. It has been restored for commercial office purposes. 16. Beebe House 1921 Concord Ave. The Beebe House was built circa 1870 as the residence of Benjamin and Fannie Beebe and their children. It was originally located about a quarter of a mile west of the town of Todos Santos (Concord) on The Road to Pacheco, now Concord Ave. Success at farming allowed Mr. Beebe to finance the Navas and Beebe General Merchandise Store, which opened in Todas Santos in The City of Concord took temporary possession of the house in 1992, when the location was needed for expansion of Highway 242. The house was moved to 2401 Bisso Lane, where it remained until 1996, when a buyer was found and the current location selected. It has been restored and is used for commercial purposes. 17. Salvio Pacheco Adobe 1870 Adobe St. The first permanent structure in this area was built during the 1840s as the headquarters for Don Salvio Pacheco s 17,921 acre land grant Rancho Monte del Diablo. The Adobe was constructed by the Miranda Brothers of Sonora, Mexico and local Indians. Don Salvio moved his family from San Jose, California, into the eight-room, two-story adobe in It remained in the family until the early 1930s. Since then it has been restored and remodeled several times. The building has served as a restaurant and a bank. It is currently used by Metro One Credit Union. 18. Old Fire House 1982 Concord Ave. The City s first Fire House, this structure was originally located on a lot on the west side of Mt. Diablo St. near Willow Pass Rd. In 1883, J.W. Guy was paid $870 to start construction on the building which eventually opened in Its cast-iron bell summoned firemen and signaled curfew. In 1911, to accommodate pending construction of the Concord Inn, the structure was relocated around the corner to the south side of Willow Pass Rd. In 1939, it was converted for City Hall and Police Department uses. Subsequently, it housed, in turn, the Chamber of Commerce, an art studio, and the Salvation Army. In 1981, it was moved to its present location. It is currently used as commercial and office space. 19. Perry House 1990 Concord Ave. Built in 1911 by its original owner, the well-known contractor Laurence V. Perry, the building faced Clayton Rd. off Colfax St., near the present location of the Tishman Building. Constructed as a wood-frame, twoflat structure, Laurence and Isabelle (Nunez) Perry and their daughter Laurine occupied the upstairs; the lower flat always was a rental, many times for local high school teachers. The house was moved to its current location in It was been restored, remodeled and is currently in use as a law office. 20. Foskett & Elworthy Building 2001 Salvio St. Sam Bacon s Store, considered to be the first commercial establishment in the village of Todos Santos, first occupied this site. In 1911, the Foskett & Elworthy Corporation selected W.H. Weeks of San Francisco to design this structure, the first modern, stone-stucco building in Concord. The original tenant at the prime corner position was their own First National Bank. Over the years, a series of banks, food markets, retail stores, barber shops and Frank William Foskett (above right) and Herbert Henry Elworthy (above left) built the Foskett & Elworthy building (no. 20) in The two men started as partners in the Concord Meat Market, later the Foskett & Elworthy Meat market, and started the First National Bank. Foskett was its first president. Elworthy was Concords s second mayor. Juan C. Galindo, grandson of Concord s founder, and his wife remodeled the Galindo home (no. 22) in professional offices have occupied this key downtown facility. Completely restored in the 1970s, the current corner tenant is a restaurant. The large mural on the east exterior wall by artist Dan Fontes was commission by the City in Masonic Hall 1765 Galindo St. Concord s Masonic Temple provided the ceremonial meeting room and social hall for Mt. Diablo Lodge #448, Free and Accepted Masons. Constructed in 1927 by L.V. Perry for $31,550, the temple was dedicated on October 6, This imposing facility incorporates approximately 9,600 sq. ft. on two levels. The building is presently owned by the City of Concord and is being used as an art gallery. 22. Francisco Galindo Home 1721 Amador St. This house was built in 1856 for Don Francisco Galindo and his wife, Maria Dolores Manuela (Pacheco) Galindo, Don Salvio s second daughter. At that time, it was one of the few Victorian ranch houses in the county. When their oldest son, Juan John Galindo and his bride, Marina Sarah (Amador) Galindo took up residence in 1880, the original six-room house was expanded to ten rooms. After their eldest child Frederick and Catherine (Hittman) Galindo were married in 1911, title transferred to the next generation. Since Mrs. Catherine Galindo s death in 1966, the house was maintained by her children. After the death of Ms. Ruth Galindo, the home became the property of the City of Concord. It is presently being restored as the Galindo House and Gardens. 23. Ivey House 1849 Clayton Rd. Originally built in the 1870s for John Brawand, a partner in the Salvio Street Livery Stable, the house was located on Grant Street. By 1899, Henry Ivey became sole proprietor of the livery stable and his family occupied the house. Daphne Ivey sold the property to the Wells family in The house was moved in to accommodate a redevelopment project. The house has been restored and remodeled for its present use as a professional office. 24. Eddy House 1800 Clayton Rd. Build by L.V. Perry circa 1900, this small, wood-frame building was the home for the William Henry Eddy family. William Eddy began and operated a maintenance garage and sales agency for Mitchell and Dodge cars at several locations in downtown Concord. The building was originally located on the northwest corner of Willow Pass Rd. and Mt. Diablo St. In 1927 the house was moved to Amador Ave. where it was discovered in a deteriorated state in 1980 by the City of Concord. The present owner rescued the building from demolition, moved it to its present site and restored it for use as a commercial office. 25. Keller House 1760 Clayton Rd. Built in by L.V. Perry for C.H. (Harry) and Elodia Keller, the house was initially located at the southeast corner of Galindo and Clayton Rd. Paul and Marie Keller acquired the house in 1912 when his brother, Harry, purchased a large ranch in Clayton. Paul was founder of the P.L. Keller Hardware store, was City Clerk ( ), and was very active in civic and cultural affairs. In the late 1970s, the house was converted to a real estate office and restored. In 1984, it was moved to its present Ellis Lake Park location where it is used for offices by the City of Concord, it s current owner.

2 C O N C O R D, C A L I F O R N I A This piece was produced by the City of Concord with the assistance of the Concord Historical Society. Historical Walking Tour Guide Concord Historical Society

Concord s Rich Heritage Welcome to our self-guided tour of the most historically significant buildings in downtown Concord. Many of the buildings date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.

3 Concord s Rich Heritage Welcome to our self-guided tour of the most historically significant buildings in downtown Concord. Many of the buildings date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. While some remain private residences, many have been restored and are used as office or commercial buildings. As you stroll through the downtown area, with the green oasis of Todos Santos Plaza as its heart, you will sense the rich cultural and architectural heritage, which is the legacy of the founding families of this city. Todos Santos (All Saints) was the original name of the city now called Concord. In the 1860s, Salvio Pacheco, his son Fernando, and his son-in-law Francisco Galindo had the 20 acres, which is now downtown Concord, surveyed for a new town. Nineteen blocks were plotted around a central plaza. Don Salvio dedicated the plaza to the people of his new town for use as a park. Today, Todos Santos Plaza continues to be the site for numerous community festivals and celebrations. There is no official documentation on the changing of the name of Todos Santos to Concord. The only reference to its origin appeared in The Contra Costa Gazette of April 17, Concord is the name, as we hear, by which the sponsors have decided to call the new village that is to form the east extension of Pacheco town. In May 1969, the new town residents held a party in a local store to celebrate the founding of Concord. Don Salvio Pacheco

4 Historical Landmark Guide 1. Todos Santos Plaza 2175 Willow Pass Rd., bounded by Willow Pass Rd., Salvio St., Grant St. and Mt. Diablo St. 2. County Fire House 2210 Willow Pass Rd. 3. Maltby-McKinnon House 2350 Pacheco St. 4. Barnett House 2080 East St. 5. Elworthy House 2118 East St. 6. Ginochio-Accinelli House 2459 Pacheco St. 7. Rosal Apartment 2178 Pacheco St. 8. Elworhty-Keller House 2156 Pacheco St. 9. Bibber House 2108 Grant St. 10. Neustaedter House 2156 Grant St. 11. Alves House 2190 Grant St. 12. Bolla House 2289 Bonifacio St. 13. Nunez House 2334 Almond Ave. 14. Webb-Soto House 2243 Mt. Diablo St. 15. Kelly House 1987 Bonifacio St. 16. The Beebe House 1921 Concord Ave. 17. Salvio Pacheco Adobe 1870 Adobe St. 18. Old Fire House 1982 Concord Ave. 19. Perry House 1990 Concord Ave. 20. Foskett & Elworthy Building 2001 Salvio St. 21. Masonic Hall 1765 Galindo St. 22. Francisco Galindo Home 1721 Amador St. 23. Ivey House 1849 Clayton Rd. 24. Eddy House 1800 Clayton Rd. 25. Keller House 1760 Clayton Rd.

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railroad tracks. In 1932

railroad tracks. In 1932 238 W. Tampa Avenue: Originally San Marco Hotel This three-story, steel-reinforced, concrete block, stuccoed building was commissioned by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE) as a 92 room hotel