Category Archives: Felton

Felton Covered Bridge and railroad bridge- circa 1920’s

Posted on March 31, 2012 by vickiwees

Wow! What a great photo. Note the old railroad bridge to the right of the Covered Bridge. There is now a house where remnants of the railroad bridge foundation is. As a Felton Realtor since 1978, I’ve sold that house … Continue reading →

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Felton Grove Auto Camp ad – ca.1928

Posted on March 30, 2012 by vickiwees

This circa 1928 ad for the Felton Grove Auto Camp was generously donated by local historian, Randall Brown. Thanks Randy! For more info on the history of Felton Grove, click on “Felton Grove” under “categories” on the right.

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My First House 1982 – Just After Flood

Posted on March 24, 2012 by vickiwees

I took this photo of my first house in early 1982. It was after the big flood in Felton Grove. Many years later, the neighborhood house elevation project began. To see more photos and to read the story of My … Continue reading →

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1895 Felton Map 1E

Posted on March 17, 2012 by vickiwees

This 1895 Felton map from the UCSC Digital Collection is the last of the 1895 series I have  so far. It shows the Public School, a narrow gauge railroad side track, a wagon shed and an old Holmes Lime Co. … Continue reading →

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1895 Felton Map 1D

Posted on March 17, 2012 by vickiwees

This 1895 Felton map from the UCSC Digital Collection shows a closeup view of an old church, a wood shed and even a couple of outhouses on Wright St. I love it!

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1895 Felton Map 1C

Posted on March 17, 2012 by vickiwees

This 1895 Felton map from the UCSC Digital Collection confused me at first. As I mentioned earlier, I LOVE maps but am not good at reading them. As my clients can attest, I often point to the left and say … Continue reading →

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1895 Felton Map 1B

Posted on March 16, 2012 by vickiwees

This 1895 Felton map from the UCSC Digital Collection shows a close-up view of the old livery, wagon shop, Grand Central Hotel and many other buildings in old Felton.

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1895 Felton Map 1A

Posted on March 16, 2012 by vickiwees

This 1895 Felton map is from the UCSC Digital Collection. The county surveyor told me that Baldwin Ave. is now Highway 9 and River is now Graham Hill Rd. Very cool!

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Learning To Read Maps

Posted on March 7, 2012 by vickiwees

I am currently teaching my 6 year old granddaughter how to read maps (“I’m almost 7, Grama”). First, I printed out a map that included her house and mine. Since we both live in Felton, that was easy. Then I … Continue reading →

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1987 Felton Town Plan booklet

Posted on February 22, 2012 by vickiwees

Read the full 47 page Felton Town Plan here. I also have a better resolution photo of the cover page here.

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Felton Town Plan 1987

Posted on February 22, 2012 by vickiwees

I recently located my old copy of the booklet “Felton Town Plan-A Specific Plan for the unincorporated Village of Felton”. It’s 47 pages, including the cover. It was prepared in 1987 and has some cool photos of the era, the … Continue reading →

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