Monthly Archives: June 2012
June 26 – July 2, 2012
DESTROYING OUR RIVER FRONT, 1961. This is the Army Corps of Engineers massive destruction of any possibility of our ever having a beautiful “River Runs Through It” scene as San Luis Obispo or so many cities do. Probably a bunch … Continue reading
June 18 – 24, 2012
LOVELY CAMP CAPITOLA 1875. Hard to believe this was only 137 years ago. Frederick Hihn was the lead developer of Capitola. Note the trestle in the background. photo credit: Covello & Covello Historical photo collection, click for bigger version. Additional … Continue reading
COOPER HOUSE FALL OUT SHELTER 1961. These coeds are proving just how wonderful our Civil Defense was against somebody back on October 30, 1961. This was the Santa Cruz County Court House before it became the Cooperhouse. photo credit: Covello … Continue reading
June 4 – 10, 2012
North end of Pacific Avenue- circa 1880.We’re looking right at where the Town Clock is now. Then it was the intersection of Main, Willow and Mission streets. Note the accessible, affordable and horse driven trolley (on the tracks). That streetcar … Continue reading
