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Monthly Archives: October 2008
Save the Redwoods Timeline
Save the Redwoods Timeline Story by john Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, It turns out there is still an Olmsted and Bros. Map Co. in Berkeley, specializing in trail maps apparently. I believe it all springs from the following … Continue reading
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Dr. Alan K. Brown’s Book of Place Names for San Mateo County
Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected] [Dr. Alan Brown’s book of place names is available for purchase at the San Mateo County History Museum in Redwood City. The museum is located in the historic courthouse, an adventure in itself.] … Continue reading
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Early Early Pioneers: Getting to know Dr. Goodspeed better
Story by John Vonderin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, You mention Peninsula Farms Company as the buyer of Loren Coburn’s land after his death. You also mention it went bankrupt in 1928. I can find no connection with Mr. Hearst. … Continue reading
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Meet Me At Bathhouse Rock….Story by John Vonderlin
John Vonderlin sets out to find “Bathhouse Rock” Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, I mentioned, a few postings back, that after having had the chance to read Dr. Alan K. Brown’s (circa 1960s) book, “Place Names of San Mateo County,” … Continue reading
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John: Do You See The Man in the Woods? June: I see it! I see it!
In an earlier post, I put up a still photo called “The Forest,” an image originally taken from a flip video. Here it is: A few weeks ago my longtime partner Burt’s cousins were here from the East Coast and … Continue reading
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Lost & Found…1984 Story by Charles Jones
[Note: Writer Charles Jones & Artist/Painter Molly Ramolla lived and worked in an old weathered barn on Stage Road near Duartes Tavern. Later they moved to the artist colonies in New Mexico-Arizona, where Charles passed away years ago.] While digging … Continue reading
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How Bean Hollow Lagoon Got Its Name Change….New Story by John Vonderlin
[Note: John has been recovering from eye surgery, which was very successful. We all want you to “get well soon!” Here’s John latest piece.] How Bean Hollow Lagoon Got Its Name Change Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) June, … Continue reading
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Russell Towle Tribute Weekend
RUSSELL TOWLE TRIBUTE WEEKEND October 11-12 • Dutch Flat, California Please join us for any or all of these events. Children are welcome. ***** SATURDAY, October 11, 2008 ***** 9:00 am, Dutch Flat Community Center: TAKE A HIKE! Honor and … Continue reading
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The Sunken Cathedral in Three Acts
By John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) To view The Sunken Cathedral, Act I, click here To view the Sunken Cathedral, Act II, click here To view The Sunken Cathedral, Act III, click here
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A Gumboot, a Pectoral Girdle & Snotsicles….New Story by John Vonderlin
A Gumboot, a Pectoral Girdle and Snotsicles Story/Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, My last trip to Invisible Beach didn’t fail to amaze, mystify and amuse me with oddities and superlatives as usual. The first treasure spotted … Continue reading
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