Monthly Archives: May 2009

Experts: Is this the Ocean Shore RR? What about the Paper Cities?

And here’s something called “Paper Cities.”

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Joan Druett, author of “Hen Frigates”

Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Joan Druett the author of “Hen Frigates,” has a nice website at: www.joan.druett.gen.nz/hen_frigates As rare as “Hen Frigates,” were in the history of ship sailing, I thought it interesting that the … Continue reading

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John Vonderlin: Hen Frigates..What? Hen Frigates

From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected])

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Joel Bratman’s New Photos of the Bay Area

All photos by Joel Bratman Email Joel ([email protected]) [Everybody loves a Zebra, especially me. This one can be seen at the San Francisco Zoo. No, I don’t like caged animals.] Folks, I’ve made some recent updates to my PBase photo … Continue reading

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From John VonderlinEm  Email John ([email protected] Hi June,    This is pretty clean, but is not a Corrected Text version yet. But it’s generally readable. I’ve got the ScreenShots and will correct it soon. Reading this ship’s history I can … Continue reading

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John Vonderlin’s Gives Us a New Look at the shipwreck of the New York

April 6, 1898 From JohnVonderlin Email John ([email protected])   Hi June,    I believe the answer to the mystery or at least some of them are exposed at the end of this article. This is presently an Uncorrected Text version, … Continue reading

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John Vonderlin: The Perils of Pescadero Point

  Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,    Here’s a bit of weirdness connected to the Coastside that reminds me of the “Final Destination,” series of movies. Hopefully, you haven’t wasted your time watching any of them, … Continue reading

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1877: Married at the Sulphur Springs Hotel

From the Times & Gazette Married at Sulphur Springs Hotel near Pescadero, January 27th by W.G. Thompson, J.P. W.H. Ward to Mrs. M.E. Ballard, both of Pescadero.

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John Vonderlin: George, Polly and the Jewel

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) George, Polly, and the Jewel Hi June,    This is the continuation of the “Dismantling The Colombia,” story that was published July 18th, 1896 in “The San Francisco Call.”  Those not familiar with … Continue reading

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Old Interesting Documents

When I was first “researching” the Coastside’ history, specifically the Miramar Beach Inn, I also found what looks like old deed information relating to Princeton. I say, Princeton, because the Patroni family is mentioned and that was eventual location of … Continue reading

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