Wichels, Ernest

Mar 22, 1964

Abstract: Contra Costa, meaning the "opposite coast," is no longer a stranger. The water barriers have gradually broken down. About Dec. 28, 1885, a ferry carried the first train across Carquinez Strait. Vehicular ferries connected Benicia with Martinez, Vallejo with Valona. In 1927 came the Carquinez Bridge, followed by the Antioch Bridge, then the railway bridge. And about three years ago the Martinez Bridge and the second Carquinez span.