Monthly Archives: October 2012

October 29 – November 4, 2012

HARD WORKING SENTINEL “EMPLOYEE” BRUCE Mc PHERSON AND HIS 1963 MGB. This was taken on August 30, 1965 when bosses’ son and playboy Bruce was 21. For example if Bruce paid say, $3000 for that 63 MGB that would be … Continue reading

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October 25 – 31, 2012

SANTA CRUZ SURF CLUB AT COWELL’S BEACH. This photo was taken on June 8, 1941. That’s before Pearl Harbor, Cowell Beach pollution, the Dream Inn, Jay Moriarity or almost everybody got here. Anyone know who these guys are? Additional information … Continue reading

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October 16 – 22, 2012

NOW MORE THAN EVER!!! This was back on October 15,1952. These intrepid Democrats were standing on Pacific across from Leask’s Department Store (and the Rittenhouse Building) at Pacific and Church Streets. According to the photographer’s notes they were about to … Continue reading

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October 9 – 15, 2012

ONE WAY ON PACIFIC 1964. I was going to suggest that this was a traffic experiment for one way traffic back in the day…it’s not really. It’s theMiss California Pageant just starting up. See all the Marines driving those Oldsmobiles? … Continue reading

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October 2 – 8, 2012

WALGREENS CORNER, LAUREL AND PACIFIC February 2, 1949. Back in the day, this was Bill O’Reilly’s Dodge Plymouth garage and dealership. Additional information always welcome: email photo@brattononline.com MUCH EXPOSED AT DESAL CANDIDATES NIGHT LAST WEEK. The Santa Cruz Desal Alternatives … Continue reading

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