Monthly Archives: November 2016
November 22 – 28, 2016
SANTA CRUZ MUNICIPAL WHARF. Taken about 1910, this great photo shows just how much our wharf was used and needed by our early Italian residents. It’s only part of the wharf’s history that would be erased forever if our City … Continue reading
November 14 – 20, 2016
TIM EAGAN’S PROFOUND STATEMENT. Tim Eagan has been drawing cartoons for over 30 years. His Deep Cover cartoon SUCH AS THIS ONE (see above) have ripped our politics apart since 1994. This “Slinkin’ Monument” (my title) is one of his … Continue reading
A PRESIDENT VISITS SANTA CRUZ!!! Teddy Roosevelt came here on May 11, 1903. He gave a speech on Pacific Avenue and went up to Big Trees to declare it our first California State Park. This is about where The Regal … Continue reading
November 2 – 8, 2016
ALMOST WORLD FAMOUS “PORNOGRAPHIC” STATUE ON HIP POCKET BOOKSTORE. The Hip Pocket Bookstore preceeded Bookshop Santa Cruz and was in about the same location as Bookshop is now. This statue by Ron Boise was erected September 10, 1964. There are … Continue reading
