Monthly Archives: May 2017
May 29 – June 4, 2017
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT VISITS SANTA CRUZ. April 26, 1962. Now there was a genuine “First Lady”. That’s Santa Cruz mayor Bert Snyder she’s shaking hands with. Erva Bowen is to Eleanor’s right. She was an early activist here and president of … Continue reading
May 22 – 28, 2017
WALT DISNEY VISITING THE BOARDWALK IN 1962. Yes, that’s Uncle Walt himself taking a puff while he’s visiting and checking the Boardwalk’s latest rides especially the rail car ride to see what’ll work in Anaheim. Walt was a chain smoker, … Continue reading
May 15 – 21, 2017
WEST CLIFF DRIVE CIRCA 1960. That’s Bay Street on the far right heading on to West Cliff Drive and Cowell Street way off to the left. This is of course the site of the Dream Inn and The Sea and … Continue reading
May 8 – 14, 2017
PACIFIC AVENUE AND COOPER STREETS Oct. 16, 1900. If you squint you can see the early offices of The Sentinel Printing Company on the left. You can also see the parade is going north and south at the same time. … Continue reading
May 1 – 7, 2017
CABRILLO COMMUNITY CAMPUS 1967. Remember these good old days when the entire community was so proud of Cabrillo College? Remember when the teachers were so active and sincere and involved? What ever happened to the mutual pride we had for … Continue reading
