Key Route Terminal - Emeryville, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 49.799 W 122° 16.779
10S E 563390 N 4187195
A plaque about the terminal of the Key Route.
Waymark Code: WMD8MJ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2011
Views: 1
"This site was the main terminal for the Key system during World War II.
The shipyard railway - also known as the "Pass the ammunition railway" was built by the Key System for the United States Maritime Commission. In operation from 1943 to 1945, the railway was crucial in transporting workers to Richmond Kaiser shipyard during wartime gasoline and tire rationing.
Group that erected the marker: Oliver and Co. Inc
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
3900 San Pablo Avenue
Emeryville, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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