Historical Marker
Valley Mercantile
Historical marker location:
1511 Cypress Street, Walnut Creek, California
( Marker is on Cypress Street near North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.)
1403 N. Main St.. 1916.
During World War II, California was home to several important military installations, including Naval Station Pearl Harbor and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The state's aircraft manufacturing industry also played a crucial role in the war effort.