Yesterday Stefan and I went for a walk through Rivertown, the downtown district in the neighboring town of Antioch. (Actually, by local standards, Antioch is a big city, with a population of about 100,000.) Antioch has a more distinct downtown than Oakley does, and a waterfront as well, but still suffers, like much of the Delta, from numerous empty storefronts.
Entering Rivertown on A Street at W. 2nd Street
Historic Antioch Lumber Co Building
Rte 160 bridge seen from Antioch waterfront
Sallie in Rivertown (focus test)
Free and Accepted Masons, Antioch, CA
W. 2nd Street, Antioch, CA
Meinken Building, Antioch, CA
El Campanil Theater, Antioch, CA. Original decor inside.
Historic Casino Building, Antioch, CA
Antioch City Hall (a bit forbidding)
Antioch Chamber of Commerce
Cannery Lady Memorial, Antioch, CA
Zig-zag park on Antioch waterfront. Purpose?
Antioch Amtrak Station. No tickets sold.
Abandoned house on 1st St in Antioch, CA
Antioch Boat Launch Facility
Antioch Veterans’ Memorial
Humphrey’s Restaurant, Antioch (named for a whale)
Classic car in the parking lot of the Antioch Marina
Delta Discovery Boat, Antioch, CA
Antioch Marina
Sailboats in the Antioch Marina
Landscape improvements by Bechtel
Tiny blue house on W 2nd St, Antioch, CA
Queen B’s Quilt Shop in Antioch
Holy Angels Books & Religious Articles in Antioch, CA
View down G Street from 2nd Street, Antioch, CA
Mutiny Bar, Grill, and Rock Venue, Antioch, CA
3 Star Tattoo, Antioch, CA (open Sundays)
Thanks for sharing Sallie. Love the classic car shot and the shop window close-ups
Really flat there. Little blue house reminds Bill of New Orleans.
Yes, it’s remarkably flat here in the Delta, as compared with the hilly coast. Though we’re close to Mt. Diablo, it’s the only peak for miles around.
Isn’t there a casino in Antioch off of 2nd street?
I haven’t been downtown for a while, so there might be.
This post offers a charming exploration of Antioch’s Rivertown, highlighting its history and vibrant atmosphere. It’s a lovely tribute to the area, showcasing its unique character and the appeal of its historic roots. A great read for anyone interested in the local culture and heritage of Antioch!