Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Martinez, California • Contra Costa County
Martinez, California • Contra Costa County
The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial commemorates the site of a devastating explosion in 1944 that killed 320 sailors and civilians, primarily African American munitions workers. The memorial preserves the history of this tragic event and the vital role of the Port Chicago facility in supporting the Pacific theater of World War II.
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740 Court St., Martinez, California
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525 Henrietta St., Martinez, California
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110 Escobar St., Martinez, California
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