San Francisco: 1951 photos of SF taken from Submarine Periscope

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Thanks to Mary Andersen for sending me this fascinating link!

http://sfg.ly/12PEXRY

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What the Heck Is It? WINNER Peg Popkin!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by
Sign located at picnic ground near restroom, Henry Cowell Park, Felton.

Sign located at picnic ground near restroom, Henry Cowell Park, Felton.

The sign is at Henry Cowell State Park near the picnic ground restroom.

Henry Cowell State Park. Flood water line mark Jan. 4, 1982.

Henry Cowell State Park. Flood water line mark Jan. 4, 1982.

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What the Heck Is It?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Actually, WHERE the heck is it? Anyone have the answer? And the winner is…

Where the heck is it?

Where the heck is it?

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Boulder Creek: Drive-In Theater 1953

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

This drive-in theater was at the corner of Moon Dr. and Hwy 236. It closed after 3 years.

Starview Drive-in Theater Boulder Creek, Calif. 1953. KenStonePhotos

Starview Drive-in Theater Boulder Creek, Calif. 1953. KenStonePhotos

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Davenport: Cash Store Burns Down

Posted on May 14, 2013 by
Davenport Cash Store destroyed in blaze. Photo courtesy of Swanton Berry Farm.

Davenport Cash Store destroyed in blaze. Photo courtesy of Swanton Berry Farm.

Swanton Berry Farm

Swanton Berry Farm

Swanton Berry Farm. One of my favorite places.

Swanton Berry Farm. One of my favorite places.

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Video: 1906 San Francisco, Just Before Earthquake

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

This film was shot shortly before the big earthquake and fire that destroyed much of San Francisco in 1906. My grandfather Harvey was there, age 9, with his father and grandmother. I have an audio tape of him talking in the 1970′s about his recollections of being in the quake, sleeping in the park and watching the city burn from the hills.

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San Jose: Meat Ad 1800′s

Posted on May 5, 2013 by
The Robert J. Langford Co. 254 South First, San Jose, Cal. Meat, Livestock, Pasturage.

The Robert J. Langford Co. 254 South First, San Jose, Cal. Meat, Livestock, Pasturage.

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Santa Cruz: 1976 Local TV Guide Ad

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

1976 KSBW TV Guide ad. Read top to bottom. The last is my favorite.

TV Guide Ad 1976, KSBW-TV

TV Guide Ad 1976, KSBW-TV

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Fun Stuff: Crazy Invention 1932

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

1932 Fire alarm box puts handcuff on user.

1932 Fire Alarm Box invention.

1932 Fire Alarm Box invention.

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Apple Sues Over Patent Infringement

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Complaints: shawnwees@nomail.com

Depiction of questionable device. Samsung officials vehemently deny wrongdoing.

Depiction of questionable device. Samsung officials vehemently deny wrongdoing.

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Vintage Photo: 1800′s Santa Cruz Light Station

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

The original Santa Cruz Light Station (Lighthouse) was built in 1869. It no longer exists. 

1800's Santa Cruz Light Station. National Archives and "Women Who kept The Lights"

1800′s Santa Cruz Light Station. National Archives and “Women Who kept The Lights”

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Fun Stuff: Harmony, California 1992

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

Me and my sister in Harmony, 1992.

Me and my sister in Harmony, California 1992

Me and my sister in Harmony, California 1992

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Santa Cruz: Testicle Festival

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

You gotta love Santa Cruz County!

2012 Testicle Festival Ad, Santa Cruz County

2012 Testicle Festival Ad, Santa Cruz County

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Santa Cruz: My great great grandmother’s house

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Photo of my great great grandmother, Eliza Jane, and photo of house in Santa Cruz where she lived in 1900.

My great great grandmother, Eliza Jane

My great great grandmother, Eliza Jane

House on Washington St Santa Cruz where Eliza Jane lived in 1900.

House on Washington St Santa Cruz where Eliza Jane lived in 1900.

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Vintage Photo: Santa Cruz Aerial View

Posted on February 13, 2013 by
Old Santa Cruz From The Air

Old Santa Cruz From The Air

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Vintage Photo: Santa Cruz Bathing Beauty

Posted on February 2, 2013 by
Vintage Photo: Santa Cruz Bathing Beauty

Vintage Photo: Santa Cruz Bathing Beauty

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Tunnel-Lift in Switzerland

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

Schweiz-Suisse-Switzerlan Schema Tunnel-Lift Trummelbach-Wasserfalle im Lauterbrunnental.

Tunnel-Lift Switzerland

Tunnel-Lift Switzerland

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Favorite Vacation Getaway: Boron, California

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

This is one of my favorite vacation spots. I’m not kidding.

Twenty Mule Team Museum, Boron, California

Vicki At Twenty Mule Team Museum. Boron, California

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Vintage Photo: Boulder Creek Gas Station – 1954

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Cress Station Boulder Creek, CA 1954 Corner of Hwy 9 and Hwy 236 “Best Service Around.” Ken Stone Photos.

Cress Station Boulder Creek, CA, 1954 Ken Stone Photos

Cress Station Boulder Creek, CA, 1954 Ken Stone Photos

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1932 Robot Phone Dialer

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Now here’s a clever invention, circa 1932.

Robot Phone Dialer, Circa 1932

Robot Phone Dialer, Circa 1932

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Boulder Creek: Starview Drive-In, 1953

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

This drive-in theater was at the corner of Moon Dr. and Hwy 236. It closed after 3 years.

Starview Drive-in Theater Boulder Creek, Calif. 1953. KenStonePhotos

Starview Drive-in Theater Boulder Creek, Calif. 1953. KenStonePhotos

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Laura and the 1968 VW Bus

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

This morning I had the pleasure of meeting a delightful world traveler and her 1968 VW bus, Delilah at the Felton Grove laundry. Happy travels, Laura!

Laura and her 1968 VW bus, Delilah

Laura and her 1968 VW bus, Delilah

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What The Heck Is It? WINNER!!!

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

Reader cjm got it right! It’s a sawdust containment shed. Here is the photo series:

Clue #8

Clue #8

Clue #7

Clue #7

Clue #6

Clue #6

Clue #5

Clue #5

Clue #4

Clue #4

Clue #3

Clue #3

Clue #2

Clue #2

Clue #1

Clue #1

Main Photo - What The Heck Is It?

Main Photo – What The Heck Is It?

 

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What The Heck Is It? Clue #1

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

Here is clue #1. Can you guess what the heck this is?

Clue #1. What The Heck Is It?

Clue #1. What The Heck Is It?

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What The Heck Is It?

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

Watch for upcoming clues.

What The Heck Is It? Watch for upcoming clues.

What The Heck Is It? Watch for upcoming clues.

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Vintage Photo: Santa Cruz, California

Vintage SC Photo

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Disaster Diary: 1989 Santa Cruz Earthquake 9-1-1 calls

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

Santa Cruz County 9-1-1 Recording Transcription, Oct. 17, 1989, beginning at 5:04 p.m. Transcribed by the San Francisco Earthquake Research Project.

From the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco.

I found this site when I googled “Felton Grove”.  A 911 call had come in from the house next door to where I was when the quake hit.

My new blog is www.feltongrove.com.

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1932 Air Gun For Car

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

Air Gun For Car from Popular Science Magazine 1932

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Amphibian Bicycle 1932

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

Amphibian Bicycle 1932

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Vintage Photo: Circa 1940′s (Highway 9)

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

This Vintage Photo of Inspiration Point was taken along what is now Highway 9 between Felton and Santa Cruz. Note the train and the San Lorenzo River below the bridge.

Highway 9 between Santa Cruz and Felton (Big Trees)

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