Author : Carol A. Jensen and the East Contra Costa Historical Society
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 073859993X
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (385 download)
Book Synopsis Maritime Contra Costa County by : Carol A. Jensen and the East Contra Costa Historical Society
Download or read book Maritime Contra Costa County written by Carol A. Jensen and the East Contra Costa Historical Society and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Francisco's "opposite shore" is showcased for its maritime role in securing the city's financial preeminence. Located minutes from San Francisco by ferry or automobile, Contra Costa County provided deepwater ports for shipping agricultural, mineral, and manufactured goods around the world. Pacific commodity traders made use of these ports to ship products, ensuring California's unique global economic role. Immense wealth was created from goods shipped from maritime Contra Costa County, securing a vibrant economy from the Gaslight Era to the days of Haight-Ashbury.