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Monthly Archives: May 2009
John Vonderlin: Grand Illustrations Of Tom Butwell’s Capers
From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected])’ Note: Photography was “invented” about 1839, so although this story takes place nearly 50 years later, the illustrator was still “king,” Here are the pictures that go along with the Mr. Butwell’s (unfortunate name!) … Continue reading
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John Vonderlin Loves Tom Butwell’s Capers (1897)
Story from John Vonderllin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Here’s Tom Butwell, again involved in another amazing story. His account of the murderous behavior of the bull seals is virtually lacking from today’s record. I found one gruesome account … Continue reading
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Outstanding in the Field: New Farm Dinner Events Ready to Roll
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John Vonderlin: Here’s what was on the 1896 shipwrecked Colombia
From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, I found the cargo of the Colombia and who it was going to, an interesting source of info about business and consumption at the time of the wreck in 1896. Thought … Continue reading
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John Vonderlin: Getting to know Lighthouse Tom
AN: Ano Nuevo Story from John Vonderlin Email John [email protected]) Hi June, Thomas Butwell, the long ago lighthouse keeper at Ano Nuevo, has already appeared in several slightly hard to believe newspaper articles I’ve posted, but this tops them … Continue reading
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John Vonderlin: The Fishy Adventures of Fireman Collins
Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Do you remember Harry R. Truman’s, brief moment on the world’s stage? He was the owner of the Mt. St. Helens Lodge at Spirit Lake, who refused to leave even … Continue reading
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John V. & Angelo M. mull the mysterious OSRR on the South Coast
Stories from John Vonderlin and Angelo Mithos Hi June, Here’s Angelo’s next to last email. I actually now believe he was right that the former Pescadero tunnel by the parking lot, seemingly going nowhere useful was by the OSR. I’m … Continue reading
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Nov. 27, 1886: R.E. Steele Passes
From the Richard Schellen Collection: Rennesselear E. Steele, an old resident of this county, died Sunday the 14th inst., at his home near Point New Year. Mr. Steele has been in feeble health during the past few years. ….Mr. Steele … Continue reading
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1902: Faster….Faster….FastER began in the early 20th century
Image: The Pacific Mail Carrier used a new “invention” from the Union Iron Works to create a vessel that could carry the mail faster than ever before. When did Henry Ford build his famous automobile? Should we get our mail … Continue reading
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Back then shipwrecks were fun because there was so much good stuff to take home!
Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, I’ve attached the ScreenShots from an article entitled “Our Shipwrecks,” that lists the shipwrecks of the San Francisco Bay Area and local coast from 1849 to 1869, The article appeared … Continue reading
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