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Birthplace of the Martini

A plaque marking the supposed birthplace of the Martini cocktail, at 911 Alhambra Avenue in Martinez, California. The location of the plaque is approximate, and the story on the plaque is likely...

A plaque marking the supposed birthplace of the Martini cocktail, at 911 Alhambra Avenue in Martinez, California. The location of the plaque is approximate, and the story on the plaque is likely...

  • cocktail
  • alcohol
  • invention
  • food
  • drink
  • california
  • gold rush
  • bay area
  • martinez
  • martini
  • funny

California's First Chairlift

This plaque is mounted on a solitary chairlift tower on the face of Mount Disney in Sugar Bowl, California. It reads: "Site of California's first chairlift / Built and erected in 1939 by the Moore...

This plaque is mounted on a solitary chairlift tower on the face of Mount Disney in Sugar Bowl, California. It reads: "Site of California's first chairlift / Built and erected in 1939 by the...

  • california
  • skiing
  • snow
  • chairlift
  • tahoe