PUBLIC ART: Central Community Park

420 Central Avenue: site of two inscribed granite boulders:

“I've seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that dogs think humans are nuts.” –John Steinbeck

“Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.” –John Steinbeck

PUBLIC ART: Constitution Soccer Complex

1440 Constitution Boulevard: site of inscribed granite boulder:

Sheriff Nesbitt Home
66 Capitol Street

Sheriff Nesbitt was Sheriff Quinn in East of Eden. The house was built in 1881, the same year Nesbitt married Frances Dunham. In 1882 he was elected Marshall of Salinas City. He was elected County Sheriff in 1902. He retired in 1923 and died in 1933.

Salinas High School
726 South Main Street

Old Salinas Armory
60 West Alisal Street

Built in 1895-96, the building was used for many events such as basketball games and proms, in addition to being the home of California National Guard Troop C. The young man whose death so upset Steinbeck's mother in East of Eden, Martin Hopps, joined Troop C because the armory had a basketball court.

For a recorded history by Destination Salinas, call: 831-401-9587 # 8

Site of St. Paul's Episcopal Church 80 West Alisal Street

Garden of Memories; I.O.O.F. Cemetery 768 Abbott Street

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