Martinez Public Library

1883-1896

Martinez Free Reading Room and Library

Housed in building

owned by Dr. John Strentzel

620 Main Street

1896-1941

Main & Estudillo

Land donated by Mrs. John Strentzel

and Louie Strentzel Muir

Building built at the cost of $6,371

Money raised

by popular subscription

1941

Moved to present location

740 Court Street

Constructed with local bonds

Historic Marker XVIII

October 4, 2003

Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and Ward Street, on the right when traveling south on Court Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB