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Author Archives: June Morrall
John Vonderlin says “I recaptured the errant battering ram”
Story & photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, A few months ago I told you about sawing off a chunk of a huge telephone (?) pole at Pescadero Beach. I wanted to use it in my “Battering … Continue reading
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Coburn Mystery: Chapter 33 (Original Draft)
By June Morrall To see a pendant from Pebble Beach, click here In 1872 H.A. Schofield, the San Mateo County Gazette editor, stayed overnight at the Swanton House and his report gives us a glimpse of how Sarah Swanton ran … Continue reading
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Coburn Mystery: Chapter 32 (Original Draft)
By June Morrall (Yes, this story goes on and on and on…) In Pescadero, Charles Swanton was the one-man chamber of commerce and how I would enjoy seeing photos of the Swanton family. What did they look like? What Charles … Continue reading
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The Secret of the South Coast Tunnels: Story by John Vonderlin
Uncovering the secrets of the South Coast tunnels. Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, A member of the Ocean Shore Railroad Yahoo Group I belong to posted a message this morning mentioning that Wikipedia had an article … Continue reading
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Warning: I Hate To Spoil The Fun…But Adventures Can Be Dangerous To Your Health
“Dropping Into Acid Beach,” Part I Story & Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June The news yesterday that a young woman fell to her death from a coastal cliff trail above Rodeo Beach, in Marin County, had … Continue reading
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Acid Beach and Beyond
Hi June, I’ve made two successful trips to Acid Beach in the last week. Both were dangerous and exciting, but extremely rewarding. I need some time to organize the stories, but I thought I should share a related item to … Continue reading
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June 1980: Pescadero’s Flagpole Makes A Comeback
From “The Beachcomber: A Coastside Magazine,” June 3, 1981 Pescadero’s Flagpole Has Returned By Charles Jones If a town’s persistence can be chronicled by its dedication to a flagpole, Pescadero will last forever, and on its own terms. All the … Continue reading
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1914: Pescadero’s Lafayette Chandler passes….
From the Redwood City Democrat, April 9, 1914 Lafayette Chandler Pescadero’s stalwart old citizen for over half a century, passed away Sunday after a long illness. His burial took place at Cypress Lawn…Mr. Chandler was a native of Maine, aged … Continue reading
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1922: Pigeon Point Schoolhouse Burns……
From the Coastside Comet, published in Montara, December 1922 The grammar school of the Pigeon Point district was burned to the ground at six o’clock on Tuesday morning, by a fire of unknown origin. Following a report received by his … Continue reading
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…Then & Now….Once the Centerpiece: Purissima Falls….
(Photo: Purissima Falls. L-R, Courtesy San Mateo County History Museum. John Vonderlin.) You can read more about Purissima, the town that could have been Half Moon Bay. Click here You can email John Vonderlin; he’s been to Purissima Falls: ([email protected])
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