The Concord Historical Society has a Resource Center, where we conduct our nonprofit activities and where we have established a proper archive for our historical documents and photographs, and technical preservation publications. It is located in Suites E and F, 1601 Sutter at Fremont Street (925-827-3380). It is open to handle inquiries, research, and the sale of books, photos, and commemorative items.
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Contra Costa Industrial and Agricultural Association 1887
I found a bronze medal with the above inscription. Awarded to BOTTS & NATTRINGHAM(? last name not clear) for “Best Exhibit of Horse Shoes.” Later stamped over with BOTT& SMITH.
Bott & Smith listed in 1908 County Directory for Concord as blacksmiths and machine shop.
Need to know in which town exhibits were held in 1887. And anything about Botts & Nattringham.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. If you need funds to make a search please let me know.
Ap 2, 2011
Jerry Schimmel:
It would appear that we are unable to help you regarding the Contra Costa Industrial and Agricultural Association. A county function, you may have better luck with the Contra Costa County Historical Society. You will find them online.
As for the names you mention, Henry Bott was a blacksmith in Concord. He and Thomas Smith operated the Bott & Smith Blacksmith Shop at the corner of Grant Street and Willow Pass Road from 1884 to 1937, when the men retired. The other name, Nattringham, doesn’t ring a bell.
I hope this proves helpful.
John Keibel
Concord Historical Society