Monthly Archives: January 2014

January 28 – February 3, 2014

Very Early Santa Cruz. (Late 1800’s) You can probably guess that this is the corner of Pacific/ Front/ Mission streets. Note the easy parking and the horsecar tracks going down Pacific. Additional information always welcome: email photo@brattononline.com DATELINE January 27, … Continue reading

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January 22 – 28, 2014

HOLY CROSS CHURCH AND SANCTUARY.. Circa 1889. Margbater Koch’s book says the Church on the left was dedicated in 1858 and was used until the brick sanctuary on the right was built in 1889. Additional information always welcome: email photo@brattononline.com … Continue reading

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January 14 – 20, 2014

SELECTIVE TREE HARVESTING IN THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS. As the now historic “SELECTIVE” harvesting goes they SELECT all the trees they can make big bucks from and strip the mountain sides. Additional information always welcome: email photo@brattononline.com DATELINE January 13, … Continue reading

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January 7 – 13, 2014

FRONT AND CATHCART STREETS June 24, 1952. Now we have the Surfrider CafĂ© where Thrash Motors was and The Greek Restaurant in this location. Remember when we had car dealerships downtown? photo credit: editor’s photo collection. Additional information always welcome: … Continue reading

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December 26, 2013 – January 6, 2014

THE FABLED COOPER HOUSE 1971. Once upon a time (1915) this was our County Courthouse. Located at Pacific and Cooper Streets. It became our beloved and much used Cooper House in the early 1970’s. With great stores, restaurant, and the … Continue reading

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