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At last. Why “the mount” is called Lincoln
Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, This is Part 3A of Sigma’s 4 part travelogue about Pescadero that appeared in “The Daily Alta,” of San Francisco. It’s quite long, so I split it at the beginning of … Continue reading
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John Vonderlin Asks: Want to know more about the eccentric Cowells?
Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) The following website gives a good history of the Cowells, a rather unusual family. www.santacruzpl.org/history/people/cowella.shtml Irrespective of the “love child” incident, they seemed to have been a very private family with strong philanthropic instincts. Enjoy. John
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John Vonderlin: A Visit to Pescadero Valley on May 15, 1867
Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, The OCR version of this story is poor quality, but if you want to post this series (I think I sent you ScreenShots of the other parts) let me know … Continue reading
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John Vonderlin: Mystery Redwood Log Bridge
Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, You ever hear of Cerritos Creek Bridge? Enjoy. John Remarkable Bridge It Crosses Cerritos Creek Not Far From San Gregorio One of the most remarkable wooden bridges ever built in California, … Continue reading
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John Vonderlin: Where in the world is Bellevale?
[Image: The Bellevale Post Office. Photo by Moss Beach Postmaster R. Guy Smith] Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, While looking through old newspapers online I came on an ad that mentioned the stage stopping at La Honda, … Continue reading
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Jane Schlager: My Great-Great Grandfather, Samuel Bean, built the Presbyterian Church
Dear June, I was wondering if you have any information on the builder, Samuel Bean. I was told that my family “sailed around the horn”, settling in the Redwood City area in 1849. I was told he built the Presbyterian … Continue reading
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1896: John Vonderlin’s grateful “Colombia Cove” didn’t stick
Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, You might want to add this story from the July 19th, 1896 issue of the San Francisco Call to your Colombia shipwreck info collection. I’ve got a few others I’ll send … Continue reading
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John Vonderlin Sheds New Light on Gordon’s Chute
Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, The “Chronicling America” website at the Library of Congress is down temporarily, but the California Newspaper Archive is back online. I’ll get back in there soon as we are winding down … Continue reading
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1894: Henry Cowell Files// “Maria Major Vanishes. With the baby. Was it foul play?” asks John Vonderlin
Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, This is the next chapter in the Cowell/Majors Breach of Contract dispute. It appeared in “The Morning Call,” issue of December 23rd, 1894. Things are not looking good for Antonia. Enjoy. … Continue reading
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Alligator Rock Opens the Door to the South Coast
Story/Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Here’s a story from the March 2nd, 1902 issue of “The San Francisco Call,” that deals with the treacherous passage around “Cape Horn,” as the spot at Alligator Rock, San Mateo’s … Continue reading
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