Monthly Archives: February 2009

John Vonderlin: Dyn-O-Mite!!!

Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) [In past posts, John has been wondering whether the tunnels he’s been discovering on the South Coast are natural or man-made, and whether the 1906 railroad, WWII military or 1950s highway builders kept … Continue reading

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Smooth, Shiny, colorful

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1900s: Downey Harvey: President of the Ocean Shore Railway

By June Morrall Email June ([email protected]) In 1906, the rolling hills of San Mateo seemed an unlikely site for an English fox hunt, replete with traditional riding regalia, fine horses and a full complement of hounds. All that was missing … Continue reading

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John Vonderlin’s Fantastic Find: Conquest of the Peninsula

Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi Angelo (Mithos),   Thanks for your email. I’m investigating several of the things you mentioned. Your mentioning of the constant promotional efforts by the backers of the Ocean Shore Railroad reminded me … Continue reading

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Whirling Dervish Rocks

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John Vonderlin ponders the “Crimes of Pescadero” in the 19th century

Email John Vonderlin ([email protected]) 1860s —Crimes of Pescadero, Part 5 Hi June, The following story is from the 1883 book, “The History of San Mateo County.” “In the Spring of 1861 a man named Myers came to Pescadero and announced … Continue reading

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Adventurers Larry Fitterer & John Vonderlin Talk South Coast

[Images by Larry Fitterer.] Email John Vonderlin ([email protected]) John Vonderlin to Larry Fitterer Hi Larry, Your great photos of “The Gauntlet,” inspired me to begin “mapping” the area. I’ve attached a photo of Warm Water Lagoon as an example of … Continue reading

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1871: The Pescadero Letter

From the San Mateo Times & Gazette 1871: Pescadero Letter We have had some little excitement during the last week. The steam signal, at Pigeon Point, was put up for the purpose of warning vessels during the heavy fogs, to … Continue reading

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1916: Meet Your Supervisor: Dr. Clarence Victor Thompson

From the History of San Mateo County by Philip Alexander & Charles Hamm The subject of this sketch was born in Eureka, Humboldt County, California, October 27, 1881. He received his education in the grammar and high schools; and attended … Continue reading

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Which way did the railroad go? Story by John Vonderlin

Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) [ Angelo Misthos & John Vonderlin want to find original surveys showing the route of the Ocean Shore Railroad.] Angelo to John Hello, John and thanks for your email.  I found the attachments … Continue reading

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