Monthly Archives: March 2013

COOPER AND FRONT STREETS.This was taken after 1866 when the Hall of Records went down. It was also before 1882 when the Octagon was built and became our Hall of Records. Note the City Jail, now MAH, isn’t up yet … Continue reading →

DOWNTOWN SOQUEL circa 1900. Carolyn swift in her book “Soquel Landing to Capitola~ by~the~Sea” says that’s the Congregational Church in the foreground, and Daubenbiss house on the hill in distance, center of photograph. photo credit: Covello & Covello Historical photo … Continue reading →

THE BEAUTIFUL SPIVEY’S RESTAURANT. This was taken November 13, 1964. This gorgeous structure was on the corner of Ocean and Water Streets where Chase Bank sits. (formerly Home Savings & Washington Mutual). Spivey’s was always open 24 hours and I … Continue reading →

CHUCK AND ESTHER ABBOTT AT THE NEW LIGHTHOUSE. Taken on 10/27/1967. The Lighthouse was dedicated November 22, 1967. The Abbott’s moved here in 1960. The lighthouse was built as a monument to their son who died surfing. photo credit: Covello … Continue reading →