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Hi June, Here’s some more info on the Bowie and Clark railroad that was proposed to Spanishtown. It is from the July 8th, 1903 issue of “The San Ferancisco Call.” Enjoy. John

Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) [In past posts, John has been wondering whether the tunnels he’s been discovering on the South Coast are natural or man-made, and whether the 1906 railroad, WWII military or 1950s highway builders kept … Continue reading →

Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi Angelo (Mithos),   Thanks for your email. I’m investigating several of the things you mentioned. Your mentioning of the constant promotional efforts by the backers of the Ocean Shore Railroad reminded me … Continue reading →

From the San Mateo Times & Gazette 1871: Pescadero Letter We have had some little excitement during the last week. The steam signal, at Pigeon Point, was put up for the purpose of warning vessels during the heavy fogs, to … Continue reading →

From the History of San Mateo County by Philip Alexander & Charles Hamm The subject of this sketch was born in Eureka, Humboldt County, California, October 27, 1881. He received his education in the grammar and high schools; and attended … Continue reading →

July 1872 “Loren Coburn and Orrin Brown are preparing to construct a boom at the mouth of Pescadero Creek. The object of this boom is to catch logs during high water, they previously having been cut and hauled into the … Continue reading →

“Crimes of Pescadero, Part IV) Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,   I’m not sure if it’s relevant anymore, but just in case they never caught this beast, I thought I’d issue a warning to Pescaderoites. The … Continue reading →