Category Archives: Vintage Photos

Moss Landing: 1919 First Whale Caught (3 photos)

Posted on January 26, 2015 by vickiwees

These 3 fascinating photos were sent to me by reader Carol Harrington: Photo#1: Photo#2: Photo#3:  

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Santa Cruz: High School 1918/19

Posted on December 19, 2014 by vickiwees

Santa Cruz High School cooking class 1918/19. Lora DeWald is 3rd from right.

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Salinas River: 1914 Flood – King City

Posted on October 29, 2014 by vickiwees

U.S Mail delivery across Salinas River after 1914 flood, King City, California:

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Carmel: Old Custom House

Posted on October 8, 2014 by vickiwees

Is this a joke? Looks more like an outhouse. Love the dapper gent in the photo!

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War: Japan Surrenders 1945

Posted on July 25, 2014 by vickiwees

Thelma De Wald Dalman’s son Dennis, age 4, holds a newspaper covering an event that changed the world. Courtesy of Thelma Dalman.

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Santa Cruz: 1800’s Garibaldi House Series (3 photos)

Posted on June 22, 2014 by vickiwees

Can anyone help me date these 3 photos? I think the Garibaldi Villa Hotel was on Pacific Ave. in downtown Santa Cruz. Where (and when?) was the original Garibaldi House? Jim’s dad, Bob, worked as a bell hop in the … Continue reading →

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Then and Now: Ben Lomond

Posted on September 30, 2013 by vickiwees

Then 1962: Now 2013:

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Vintage Photo: 1926 Felton Acres

Posted on September 28, 2013 by vickiwees

Photo Courtesy of Derek Whaley. Thanks Derek!

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What the Heck Is It? Congrats to WINNER Dan Sedenquist via Facebook

Posted on September 14, 2013 by vickiwees

Link courtesy of Ronnie Trubek: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_21805558/century-old-wave-motor-piques-curiosity-santa-cruz

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Santa Cruz: ca. 1900 Free Cliff Museum

Posted on September 14, 2013 by vickiwees
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Vintage Photo: 1940 Hotel Palomar

Posted on August 22, 2013 by vickiwees

Front of 1940 postcard of Hotel Palomar. Courtesy of SCPL. Back of postcard:

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Santa Cruz: Wharf 1940’s

Posted on July 15, 2013 by vickiwees
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Vintage Photo: 1958 Riverside Hotel

Posted on June 27, 2013 by vickiwees

Santa Cruz, California  

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Vintage Photo: 1940 Hotel Palomar

Posted on June 23, 2013 by vickiwees
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Vintage Photo: West Cliff Dr. 1907

Posted on June 15, 2013 by vickiwees
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Vintage Photo: Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz 1940’s

Posted on May 29, 2013 by vickiwees
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Davenport: Cash Store Burns Down

Posted on May 14, 2013 by vickiwees
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Vintage Photo: 1800’s Santa Cruz Light Station

Posted on March 27, 2013 by vickiwees

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

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Vintage Photo: Santa Cruz Aerial View

Posted on February 13, 2013 by vickiwees
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Vintage Photo: Santa Cruz Bathing Beauty

Posted on February 2, 2013 by vickiwees
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Vintage Photo: Boulder Creek Gas Station – 1954

Posted on January 8, 2013 by vickiwees

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

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Vintage Photo: Santa Cruz, California

Posted on December 7, 2012 by vickiwees
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Vintage Photo: Circa 1940’s (Highway 9)

Posted on November 10, 2012 by vickiwees

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.

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Vintage Photo: Arch Rock, West Cliff Dr.

Posted on October 26, 2012 by vickiwees

This vintage photo is of Arch Rock on West Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz.

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Vintage Photo: Santa Cruz Casino And Beach

Posted on October 14, 2012 by vickiwees

Here’s a great vintage photo of the Casino and Beach in Santa Cruz, California.

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Vintage Photo: Lady And Dog 1890’s

Posted on October 7, 2012 by vickiwees

This photo was generously donated by Toni Thompson. I found it sweet, but also a bit sad.  

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Vintage Photo: Surfin’ Santa Cruz

Posted on September 24, 2012 by vickiwees
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Old Photos, Local History, Railroad, Powder Works and More!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by vickiwees

This is one of the coolest blogs I’ve come across so far. It’s FILLED with historic photos and info about local railroads in and around Felton and Santa Cruz, the California Powder Works, Santa Cruz Beach and Casino Station, the … Continue reading →

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Vintage Photo: Downtown Santa Cruz 1940’s

Posted on September 13, 2012 by vickiwees
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Vintage Photo: San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz Mountains

Posted on September 12, 2012 by vickiwees
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