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Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,    The excerpts below aren’t strictly Coastside related, but I find them  interesting for several reasons. One is it that they seem to contradict somewhat the info that is on the historical marker on Portola … Continue reading →

Below: Indo on Zoeth S. Eldredge’s book: The March of Portola and the Discovery of the Bay of San Francisco From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected])   Hi June,    The book by Zoeth S. Eldredge, “The March of Portola and … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

  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 →

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.

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 →

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 →