THE CONCORD HISTORIA N “PRESERVING THE PAST TO PROTECT THE FUTURE ”
A Quarterly Publication of the Concord Historical Society
Concord, CA Volume 44, Issue No. 2 MAY 2015
THE MARKHAM NATURE PARK AND ARBORETUM By Vivian Boyd
Concord’s best-kept secret is the Markham Nature Park and Arboretum that exists at 1202 La Vista Avenue, snuggled along side Galindo Creek. In 1981, a small group of citizens who loved and cherished gardens formed the Markham Re- gional Arboretum Society. They had a portion of land to work with; property that had belonged to Ira and Bee Markham, 16 acres of which they sold to the city of Concord in 1966. The society dreamed of turning their section into a beautiful arboretum, building upon the vision that was begun by Bee Markham decades earlier. Less than 20 blocks from downtown Concord, with its main entrance at the south end of La Vista Avenue, the Markham Nature Park is in a natural state, with only “slightly tamed” vegetation.
Ira J. Markham was born in 1904 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Bea- trice Ann “Bee” Parsons Markham, also born in 1904, was born in Newton, Utah. They married in 1930. They were the parents of two children, a daughter, Lu Markham Jones, and a son, Jay Mark- ham. Ira was a graduate of Brigham Young University, majoring in Accounting and Business Administration. The Markhams lived in New York for a time in the 1930s, during which time Ira earned an MBA from New York University and worked as a trust officer for a New York Bank & Trust firm. The Markhams returned to Utah for a few years before relocating to California during World War II when Ira accepted a position as a systems and procedure designer for U.S. Steel in Pittsburg, a career that lasted another 25 years until his retirement.
Ira and Bee Markham settled in Concord on a beautiful piece of property near Cowell Road and Babel Lane with a portion of Galindo Creek meandering through it. They ultimately built a modest yet comfortable, contemporary style home with a flat roof on the banks of a portion of Galindo Creek—their back patio di- IRA AND BEATRICE “BEE” MARKHAM rectly overlooked the creek. Ira and Bee were both active in their church and in the Concord community. With Ira’s impressive resume, it would be easy for Bee’s achievements to be over-
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Inside This Issue: The Markham Nature Park ...... 1, 4 Donations ...... 8, 9 President’s Message ...... 2 Annual Dinner Donors...... 8 New Members ...... 3 Gifts to CHS in Your Estate ...... 8 Announcements/Events ...... 3 Spring Tea Committee ...... 9 2014 Financial Report ...... 4 Annual Dinner Photos ...... 10 Dinner-Auction Fundraiser ...... 5 Business Members ...... 11 Concord History Pop Quiz ...... 6, 7 Membership Application ...... 12
Editor: John Carlston © 2015, Concord Historical Society
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Board of Directors Hello Friends of the Concord Historical Society. It was so exciting to see so many of President: you at our Annual Membership Dinner. Out Carol Longshore of the thirteen tables, I think there were at First Vice President: least eight tables that knew each other or Vivian Boyd knew someone who knew someone. As I Second Vice President: looked around at all of you, I felt so proud Jim Trolan and happy to feel among so many friends and Secretary: supporters of the Society, especially these Carole Kelsch next four years. There were four members of Treasurer: our Concord City Council with us; Tim Lind Higgins Grayson, Edi Birsan, Ron Leone and Laura Hoffmeister. Thank you to our City Council At Large Members: for supplying the Society with services. The John Carlston Barnridges, Faith and Tom, are faithful mem- bers and enjoyed their evening with Lloyd Crenna us. Thank you for your “ink” in the Tran- Barry Cunningham script, Faith. There were so many other smiling faces that have supported the Soci- Evelyn Cunningham ety for years and a joy to see and visit with. Thank you all. Joanne Fryer Chuck Gabrysiak I want to take a minute to let those of you know that are disappointed about our David Gagliardi cancelling the Wine Tasting in October and starting an Annual Dinner and Auc- John Keibel tion. Sister Mary Grace Puchak at the Salvio Pacheco Adobe has offered to help Terry Kremin with our Dinner and Auction instead of all the work she has done for us at the Wine Karen Mangini Tasting. We are so thankful for that, however, it doesn’t mean we won’t have the Marv McKean Wine Tasting next year. With this new drive to finish the Museum and Events Cen- Brad Morimune ter we have to focus on an annual event that will bring in more opportunities for Larry Prosper financial gain and with all your support we hope this will happen. The plans are Martha Riley underway and the Dinner and Auction is shaping up nicely and should be our great- Barbara Strehlitz est event of the year. Jan Trolan Tom Wentling Again, I want to thank Joan Reed and her crew for our Spring Tea at the Galindo Home. Serendipity, the Mt. Diablo High School culinary and hospitality Board Member Emeritus: program supply not only the best tea sandwiches and desserts but the students to Paul Larson serve at the tea. Thank you Kevin and Debbie and students for helping us offer the Kay Massone (1937-2014) community an Annual Spring Tea at the Galindo Home.
Although our Summer Social has been changed to a non-event Summer Social due to work on the Dinner and Auction, we hope to have that again in the future for Concord Historical Society’s those of you who enjoy sharing ice cream and an afternoon on the grounds of the Resource Center Galindo Home and new Concord Museum and Events Center. 1700 Farm Bureau Road The Education Outreach Program is slowly making its way into our local Concord 3rd grade classes and they are coming to the Galindo Home for tours and a very in- (925) 827-3380 teresting program that Vivian Boyd has developed with her committee: Judy Trette, Open Tuesdays 1:00 to 4:00 PM Martha Riley and Karen Mangini. Visit us on the web at: Thank you for your participation in our recent Board elections and for support- www.concordhistorical.org ing the Society. Have a wonderful Spring and we’ll see you at the Auction-Dinner www.concordhistory.com in October if not before. Remember, if you have any great ideas or can help, the Resource Center is open on Tuesday afternoons, or call 827-3380, or look at our websites: Concordhistorical.org or con- cordhistory.com. John Kiebel has done a fantastic job at modernizing our websites and keeping you informed on what’s happening.
Your President, Carol Longshore
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Honorary Board of Directors WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Willard Ballenger William Sones Jay-Marie Garcia Horse Rancher/Breeder Alfred B. Stansbury Edger Haukyard and World War II Veteran John & Sharon Ouimet Nancy Pratt Dave Brubeck (1920-2012) Alex & Ruth Janke Dr. Robert Chan, D.D.S. Musician/Composer Michael Burnelle Barbara & Benjamin Chan
Richard A. Cuneo Winery Executive
Joseph L. Campbell Pres. - Contra Costa Water Dist.
Hart Fairclough (1924-2013) Educator/Athletic Coach
Judith Morgan Author/TV Writer/Painter
James Serventi Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Retired)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Non-Event Summer Social No Need to Attend Fundraiser June 2015
Dinner and Auction Concord Senior Center
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Christmas at the Galindo Home at the Historic Galindo Home Museum December 2015
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Continued from page 1 looked. However, to overlook Bee in any way would have been a mistake, like overlooking a gem, or in this context, a beautiful flower in bloom. Bee is remembered fondly by those who knew her as one of the sweetest, kindest women you’d ever meet. It was Bee the lover of nature and plants whose vision it was to create a garden paradise on their property in Concord. With Ira’s help her dream became a reality. Wanting to leave a lasting legacy of natural beauty for area residents to enjoy, the Markham’s sold 16 acres to the City of Concord in 1966, and lived on in their home as caretakers of the nature park they created. Bee Markham died in 1979, and in the early 1980s, Ira retired back to his home state of Utah where he died in 1989. The Markham’s home, in the heart of what is now the nature park bearing their name, was demolished in the late 1980s.
The park also contains the Bud Hansen Wisteria Arbor, harkening back to Concord’s early days. As the central feature of the International Garden, the Wisteria Arbor provides shade for a number of community events. Opened in July 2002, the Bud Hansen Wisteria Arbor was a project sponsored by the Rotary Club of Concord/Diablo in partnership with the City of Concord and the Markham Regional Arboretum Society.
Bud Hansen was the spirit of “service above self.” He was instrumental in the construction of Heritage Center and Plaza Towers in downtown Concord, providing 300 units of senior and disabled housing. Wisteria became connected with Bud’s name, when his father, builder John Hansen, constructed a wisteria pergola around Todos San- tos Plaza. This was the largest wisteria blooming pergola BUD HANSEN WISTERIA ARBOR outside of China, and many Concord residents remember it WITHIN THE MARKHAM NATURE PARK & ARBORETUM fondly.
Markham Nature Park is home to over 600 trees of approximately 90 different species (45 species straddling both sides of Galindo Creek which are designated as a tree walk), and an international garden that features flora from around the world as well as different varieties of grasses and turf. The park is open from dawn to dusk 365 days a year, there is ample parking and the admission is free. There are 2.4 miles of trail within the park.
Concord Historical Society Financial Report for 2014 INCOME EXPENDITURES Membership Dues $ 9,864 Concord Museum & Event Center $ 13,277* Donations 149,926 Galindo Home 14,985* Fundraising 19,268 Resource Center 15,107 Merchandise Sales 1,323 Fundraising 8,384 Investments & Other 1,612 Preservation 3,949 Operations 9,630
TOTAL: $181,993 TOTAL: $116,661 * An additional $67,434 was spent renovating the Concord Museum & Event Center, and $1,565 on improvements to the docent office in the Galindo Home. These amounts were added to the value of the buildings and grounds rather than being classified as expenses.
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** SAVE THE DATE! **
1st Annual Concord Historical Society Dinner-Auction Fundraiser (To benefit our Concord Museum & Event Center building project)
October 17, 2015 5:00-8:30pm Concord Senior Citizens Center 2727 Parkside Circle Concord, CA 94519
“Building a Future that Preserves the Past”
As part of our Capital Campaign to raise funds for our Concord Museum and Event Center project, we are organizing this exciting annual fundraising event and need your assistance in the following three areas:
1) Volunteer your time and talents! Our Planning Team is moving ‘full speed ahead’ and our Committee Team Leads are looking for volunteers. If you can serve on one of our committees or have experience with Auction Fundraisers and would like to join our Planning Team, please contact one of our Event Co- Chairpersons by phone or email us and we’ll get you plugged in!
2) We need donations! For any auction to be successful, we need to solicit donations that can be used in our Live, Silent, and Dessert auctions, and our raffle. If you have a donation, or know of any local business, merchant, or CHS supporter that can provide us with a donation, gift certificate, or service, please call or email Vivian Boyd with your contact information (name, address, phone #, and email) and we will follow up with you. Please note that all gifts to the Concord Historical Society are tax deductible as allowable by law.
3) Plan to attend our event and bring a guest! Invitations will be mailed out in June and general informa- tion regarding our event will be on our Concord Historical Society website at that time. Ticket reservations will be available online, and table sponsors will be able to reserve tables of 8 or 10 guests, subject to avail- ability. We have a limit of 200 attendees for our first year so make your plans early!
We are looking forward to a fabulous evening of delicious food, wonderful fellowship, and an incredible fundraising opportunity for our Concord Museum and Event Center project and hope you will join us! If you are unable to attend that evening but would like to make a donation, please be sure to note ‘CMEC Project’ on your check.
Thank you for your ongoing participation and support!
Your Event Co-Chairs,
Brad Morimune at 674-9126 (email: [email protected]) Carole Kelsch at 934-8361 (email: [email protected]) Vivian Boyd at 818-2312 (email: [email protected])
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2015 Annual Membership Dinner ** POP QUIZ **
By Brad Morimune
At our Annual Membership Dinner on March 19th, our members and guests had a flashback to their high school years when they were given this “pop quiz”. The questions are not so much a measure of our knowledge of Concord history as it is a reminder of just how much of our membership has been a part of the tremendous growth of Concord over the years. From 1940 to 1960, our city experienced the arrival of the “Baby Boomer” generation and saw our population grow from 6,953 in 1950 to 85,164 in 1970! Many of our longtime members have been in the Concord area for over 50 years, appreciate the rich history we have and are the reason this or- ganization is so dedicated and committed to preserving it with our new Concord Museum and Event Center. Even those of you who no longer live in the area still consider Concord home and continue to support our ef- forts! Take a few minutes to see how you do (no smart phones on your first attempt!). Answers can be found in another part of this newsletter.
1) There have been six owners of the Galindo House & Gardens since 1856. Please match the owners with the approximate year they took ownership. 1) 1856 A) Harold, Ruth, and Leonora Galindo 2) 1875 B) The Concord Historical Society 3) 1911 C) Juan and Marina (Amador) Galindo 4) 1966 D) The City of Concord 5) 2000 E) Francisco & Maria (Pacheco) Galindo 6) 2010 F) Frederick & Catherine (Hittman) Galindo
2) When the Park ‘N’ Shop opened in 1957, one of the original stores was: Liberty House B) Hilson’s C) Rhodes D) Kahn’s
3) What did Erv Lehmer, Jerry Fitzpatrick, Carl Jefferson, and Lee Bowman have in common? A) They all owned car dealerships in Concord B) They are all past mayors of Concord C) They all taught history classes at Mt. Diablo High School D) They all served on the first Concord Historical Society Board of Directors
4) What were the call letters of the radio station in Concord from 1963-1993? A) KKIS B) KFRC C) KCON D) KWUN
5) Charles E. Boles, alias J. R. Bowles, who may have taught school in Concord in the 1870’s, also robbed stage coaches in Northern California. He was also known as: Butch Cassidy B) Black Bart C) The Sundance Kid D) Jesse James
6) The Concord Naval Weapons Station was in service from: 1940-1991 B) 1941-2000 C) 1942-2007 D) 1943-1996
7) Match the high school (minimum 1,000 enrollments) in Concord with the year it opened. 1) Clayton Valley H.S. A) 1905 2) Concord H.S. B) 1958 3) De La Salle H.S. C) 1962 4) Mt. Diablo H.S. D) 1965 5) Ygnacio Valley H.S. E) 1966
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8) The Concord Drum & Bugle Corps, Drum Corps International ”16 time world champions”, are also known as the Concord: Blue Devils B) Minutemen C) Warriors D) Red Devils
9) Which one of these annual Concord events has been held for the past 58 years? A) The Concord Pow-Wow B) The Diablo Japanese American Summer Festival C) The Concord Jazz Festival D) The 4th of July “Singing Flag”
10) Match the event with the year they occurred: 1) The Concord Pavilion opens A) 1938 2) The De La Salle High School football team wins their first of a national record 151 consecutive games B) 1970 3) The Sun Valley Mall opens C) 1969 4) 1st Concord Jazz Festival held at Concord Blvd. Park (Now the Dave Brubeck Park) D) 1975 5) The Enean Theatre opens E) 1992 6) The Concord Historical Society is established F) 1967
11) Who spoke at the San Francisco B.A.R.T. Test Track “groundbreaking” in Concord: A) President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 B) Vice-President Hubert Humphrey in 1965 C) California Governor Pat Brown in 1966 D) California Governor Ronald Reagan in 1968
12) Match the eating establishment with the street it was located on: 1) A&W Root Beer (2 locations) A) Willow Pass Road 2) Chap’s B) Monument Blvd. 3) Foster’s Freeze C) Market Street 4) Jolly’s Beefburgers D) Galindo Street 5) Mattson’s Creamery E) Salvio Street 6) Rexall Drugs soda fountain F) Concord Avenue 7) Sno-White Hamburgers G) Clayton Road
If you did not get all the answers correct, you’re not alone. I have lived in the area for 58 years and it took me several hours of research to get the (hopefully right!) answers. We all have our own memories of Concord, but whether you have lived here for a few years or all your life, being part of this non-profit organization is a way for us to give back to the city we call ‘home’, and the new Museum and Event Center, along with the Galindo Homes and Gardens, will provide a wonderful lasting legacy for our community!
If you have a neighbor, friend, co-worker, or anyone you think might be interested in what we are trying to accomplish, pass this pop quiz along to them and let them know what we’re all about. You can also send us their name and contact information and we will be happy to send them a copy of our next news- letter. “Building a Future That Preserves the Past” is not just our motto, it’s our mission statement; and we appreciate your ongoing participation and support!
Answers to the pop-quiz questions can be found on page 12.
May 2015 THE CONCORD HISTORIAN Page 8 DONATIONS Donations—Financial Contributions Museum Building Fund In Memory of Tillie Larkins Belinda Floyd Jim & Gayle Serventi William Berkle/ Catalina Wright THANK YOU FOR Ermys Lloyd-Roberts YOUR GENEROSITY Stanley & Joan Bergum In Memory of Elizabeth Gallagher Willard Ballenger Jim & Gayle Serventi AND CONTINUED Virginia DeGregory Sandra Riccabona In Memory of Margaret Trette Hutton SUPPORT John & Susan Klein Judy Trette Diablo A’s Norman & Norma Therkelson In Memory of Rev. Armin Keibel Betty Barnes Trust Stan Gaunt Jim & Gayle Serventi James Serventi Dave Gagliardi In Memory of Kay Massone Janice & Karol Hansen Bob Massone Quentin M. Sweeny
A BIG THANKS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES
The Concord Historical Society wishes to extend its sincerest thanks to local businesses for donating door prizes for our annual meeting and dinner in in March. The donors represented Benihana restaurant located in the Willows Shopping Cen- ter in Concord, Hop Grenade Taproom & Bottle Shop in Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, and Viano Vineyards on Morello Avenue in Martinez. Representatives of each business were presented with a plaque by society member and volunteer, El- eanor Maus in gratitude of their generosity.
KATE KANPADUNGVONGS KEVIN CALLAHAN JOHN VIANO OF BENIHANA IN CONCORD OF HOP GRENADE IN CONCORD VIANO VINEYARDS OF MARTINEZ
HAVE YOU REVIEWED YOUR WILL OR TRUST RECENTLY? HAVE YOU INCLUDED A GIFT TO THE SOCIETY?
Attorney Lloyd R. Crenna, our Board member, will be available for confidential meetings at the Concord Historical So- ciety’s Resource Center, 1721 Farm Bureau Road, on May 19 and June 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM to answer any questions you may have about your Wills or Trusts. Mr. Crenna has practiced Probate, Wills and Trust law for over 44 years. There will be no charge to Concord Historical Society members, family and friends for this service. Please call the Resource Cen- ter to set the date and time to meet. Call 925-827-3380 or Mr. Crenna directly at 415-453-4999 or via email: [email protected]
May 2015 THE CONCORD HISTORIAN Page 9 DONATIONS Donations—Photos, Artifacts, Library Materials
Ron Borba through Barbara Strehlitz - Yearbooks, Mt. Diablo High School 1925-1963; Block D letter; Diablo News, June 7, 1948; Photo, B&W, Mt. Diablo Garage Co.; Booklets: Record Flight, Concord Grammar School, 1939, 1940; Programs: Commencement, Concord Grammar School June 6, 1940; Reunions, MDHS Class of 1943 list of graduates 1959, 1968, 1993, 1998. Photos of class reunions, some participants identified (5). Photo, Concord Elemen- tary School. Booklets: Phillips Petroleum Company. Avon Refinery November 1976, April 1977 Vivian Boyd - Book, In the Shadow of Diablo, Mystery of the Great Stone House, a novel by Dan Hanel Carlson Family - Elmer Carlson’s navy uniform Marlene Carlson - Booklets: Pioneer Fishermen of Martinez; Avon Refinery Credit Union - 50 Year Commemorative Book 1936-1986; Contra Costa County - historical clippings in a folder; Contra Costa County Telephone book, 1929; Clipping – First Concord Grade School, Concord Transcript 10/1/1968. Cal- endars: Concord Historical Calendar 1969; Concord California Then and Now 1999 Jo Anne Fryer - CHS newsletter, March 2003. Clippings: CC Times 4/29/2014, “Former 49ers lineman dies;” Transcript 2/27/2003, photos of Cowell and Oak Grove Middle Schools. Concord Drug charge card. Magnets: Concord Recycling, Mark De Saulnier. Pens: Diablo Foods, Wayne & Lee Moore’s Bicycle Shop. Pencil, Dolan’s Lumber Company. Key chain, Helen Allen. Plastic case, Dr. Kumar. Newspaper, CC Times June 2002 Where We Live section. Booklets: Concord American Little League 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990; Babe Ruth Baseball 1980; Antioch vs Concord PD Pig Bowl 1982. Book – Concord Police Department, 60 Years 1930-1991. Medals: Concord Police Department dedication 1996 (3). Barbara Harris, through Jim Trolan - Mt. Diablo Evening High School Diploma 1957 for Geraldine Rose Harris. Year- books: Loma Vista De Subida 1957; Clayton Valley High School Aguila 1959,1961 Georgia Hoffmeister - Box of files from City, mostly Galindo Home records; released February 2014 for destruction; transfer to CHS approved by City Attorney February 2015 Lynnet Keihl - Videotapes and CDs of swearing-in ceremonies for Concord City Council: Nov. 21, 1989; Nov. 16, 1993; Dec. 2, 1997; December 3, 2002 Paul Larson - Yearbooks, MDHS 1947, 1948; Class Reunion “yearbooks” 1968. 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998 (20th thru 50th), badges for 30th reunion w/1948 photos (7), nametags w/o dates (4), photos, color, Class of 1948 in 1993 & 1998 , art- work for Reunion booklet covers, guest book, Martha L. Hosking business card, postcard w/photo of Concord’s Wisteria Pergola, Book, Memoirs of the Vallejos Sandra Mercado - 14 doilies handmade by Elena Cholico Alvarado Peter Stewart - Welding suit and tools (in a wooden sea chest) used in Hawaii during WWII by Concord resident Coleman Lawe Poynter; envelope from Wadsworth’s Photo materials in Honolulu, with 2 photos, B&W, Poynter and building in Hawaii; flier and blank receipt from Poynter’s Jewelry, 310 - 13th St., Richmond (Poynter’s business); information about Poynter and his wife, Fern Mel Thompson - Election card for Judge John L. Garaventa 1952
THE SPRING TEA COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP
By Joan Reed, Spring Tea Committee Chair
Our Spring Tea was a success again this year and is now thought of as an annual event for the Society. In addition to the beautiful setting at the Galindo Home and the wonderful food and service provided by Serendipity, much of the charm is provided by the beautiful lace tablecloths and the unique teacups, plates, teapots, serving bowls and silver that are used at each table. Here’s where you come in! We have borrowed the china, silver and linen items for the Tea and now it’s time to begin a collection of our own. Do you have lace tablecloths in your linen closet that you haven’t used in ages? What about teacups, teapots, small luncheon-sized plates and small sauce bowls? We particularly need silver teaspoons, demitasse spoons and butter spreaders. Perhaps, much as you’d like to help, you have already downsized and given away everything that you no longer used. This is the perfect excuse to visit your neighbor’s garage sale or the church rummage sale and see what you can find for the Historical Society’s benefit. Please call Joan Reed, 925-672-2471, and I’ll pick up any items you have found for us. The Committee thanks you for your help. Don’t forget to come to next year’s Tea!
May 2015 THE CONCORD HISTORIAN Page 10 PHOTOS OF THE ANNUAL DINNER MEETING MARCH 19, 2015 AT OAKHURST COUNTRY CLUB, CLAYTON
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POP QUIZ ANSWERS (From pages 6 and 7) 1) 1-E, 2-C, 3-F, 4-A, 5-D, 6-B 7) 1-B, 2-E, 3-D, 4-A, 5-C 2) D 8) A 3) A 9) B 4) D 10) 1-D, 2-E, 3-F, 4-C, 5-A, 6-B 5) B 11) A 6) C 12) 1-C&G, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B, 5-A, 6-E, 7-F
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Concord Historical Society is to discover, preserve and dis- play objects and materials of significant historical interest, importance and value in relation to Concord and its vicinity, to identify and preserve Concord’s histori- cal structures and to discover, preserve and disseminate knowledge of Concord’s history.
DONATIONS APPRECIATED The Concord Historical Society (CHS) welcomes gifts of funds, stock or property, and bequests in Wills and Trusts or in honor or memory of someone. Because CHS is an all volunteer organization, 100% of your gifts goes to its projects. Un- specified gifts will be placed in the General Fund. All gifts are tax deductible and will be acknowledged personally and in the newsletter unless you request otherwise. Checks should be made out and mailed to: Concord Historical Society, P. O. Box 404, Concord, CA 94522. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.