Monthly Archives: October 2013

October 23 – 29, 2013

THE MIGHTY SAN LORENZO RIVER circa 1895. Here’s the way the river used to be during the Venetian Water Festivals. They started in 1895 and continued off and on into the 1920’s. Talk about bringing life back to our river!!! … Continue reading

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October 15 – 21, 2013

AT THE FOOT OF OUR 100 YEAR OLD WHARF. The Sea Beach Hotel seen behind the Saloon in the front, opened in 1888 and burned up (or down) in 1912. This wharf, one of our three, was called “the railroad … Continue reading

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October 7 – 13, 2013

EARLY SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK. This dates about 1882 and a hot air balloon ascension which doesn’t look too successful. photo credit: Covello & Covello Historical photo collection. Additional information always welcome: email photo@brattononline.com THE SISTINE CHAPEL..A CLOSE UP VIEW. … Continue reading

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September 30 – October 6, 2013

BUILDING THE LIGHTHOUSE AT LIGHTHOUSE POINT. The lighthouse went up (this photo was taken May 5, 1967). If you really squint you can see that the project was being done by Milt Macken, contractor. photo credit: Covello & Covello Historical … Continue reading

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