claycord online museum

In 1959, Jack Nicholson filed a movie called “The Wild Ride” in parts of Clayton, Concord, Martinez, Walnut Creek & Pleasant Hill.…

  Before Oak Grove Plaza in Concord was named Oak Grove Plaza, it was the Ygnacio Valley Center. The center now houses…

This video was released in 1996 as a way to promote the City of Concord. Click “play” to watch the seven minute…

These photos of the old Concord Ice & Fuel building on Market Street (across from Park & Shop) were taken right before…

This photo came from Debi, who tells us what it’s all about…. Sending you a picture of my dear old neighbor Fritzi…

Everybody remember this old BART map? This was before we had the North Concord and Pittsurg/Bay Point stations. QUESTION: When was the…

Check out the escalators at the Sunvalley Mall in Concord, from way back in the 70s. They’re still there, but the JC…

Who remembers the grocery store called Alpha Beta? This produce bag, from 1977, came from our friend Jewel. Thanks to Jewel for…

Look at that, it’s Rollerworld in Concord! This advertisement (and picture next to it) came from the 1983 Clayton Valley High School…

The Claycord Online Museum – Every Tuesday at 2pm on Claycord.com. Thanks to “Ancient Mariner” for this picture of Mt. Diablo (top…

Our friend GoGo Gomez found this postcard, which was printed in 1914. Funny, thanks GoGo. ABOUT THE CLAYCORD ONLINE MUSEUM: The Claycord…

This picture shows the old Mayfair Market in Pleasant Hill (in the Kohl’s shopping center). Mary, who sent the picture to us (thanks,…

Check out the old local commercials from the 70s & 80s! What were some of your favorite old commercials, and in your…

This one was posted a few years ago, but we wanted to highlight it again because it’s a great photo. Thanks to…

Thanks to Gina for this wonderful program from the 1982 City of Clayton 4th of July Parade! ABOUT THE CLAYCORD ONLINE MUSEUM:…

This is an advertisement for All-Star Amateur Boxing at Ygnacio Valley High School in Concord. This was presented by the City of…

48-years ago, on Friday June 15, 1973, 15-month old Carl Eric Christian fell 13-feet down a well in the backyard of his…

Since today’s Veterans Day, we’re posting something related to Veterans. This is an old mess hall tray from the Concord Naval Weapons…