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Monthly Archives: May 2009
1979: “Marathon Judge” James T. O’Keefe
Retired Judge James T.O. Keefe passed away at age 69 in Palo Alto 1979. Certainly he ruled over fascinatiing cases, but his father, also a judge ,was, I believe involved in Pescadero cases such as the famous “Pebble Beach War.” … Continue reading
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Adventurer Vonderlin and Authors John & Kristina Schmale Talk about the OSRR’s Plans at the Waddell Bluffs
All images from Authors John & Kristina Schmale, to see their latest book, please click here Hi June, These pictures of the Waddell beach bypass road from John Schmale are spectacular. I can hardly wait to see what else … Continue reading
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1870s: Who was Orrin Brown?
From the files of Richard Schellen “In November 1871 already, Orrin Brown purchased a large hunk of land in San Mateo from George S. Mann. The price paid for the land was $10,000, and the property itself was Block 4 … Continue reading
Do you know the way to Davenport, Pescadero, Bonny Doon, Felton?
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BRAVO: John Vonderlin’s “The Good, Bad and Just Plain Old Ugly”
Hi June, Yesterday’s visit to the Coastside was a case of the “The Bad, The Ugly, and The Good” that left me irritated, disappointed, but resignedly Pollyannish. Neptune’s Vomitorium was even more choked with sand than last week, and continued to … Continue reading
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June 1886: Here’s what was going on at Ano Nuevo
From the Richard Schellen Collection A force of men are at work at Point New Year on the Ano Nuevo fog signal. The action of the waves last winter undermined a portion of the ground where the signal house stnads, … Continue reading
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1928: Eli D. Moore passed
From the Richard Schellen Collection Eli D. Moore, California pioneer and the oldest member of the Native Sons’ order in San Mateo County, passed away at home in Pescadero Monday. His last illness was the first serious one he had … Continue reading
John Vonderlin: You can read historic books online…
Story from John Vonderlin Email John [email protected]) Hi June, This is from the October 10th, 1909 issue of “The San Francisco Call.” It is about the, at that time, upcoming 150 year celebration of Portola “discovering” the San Francisco Bay. … Continue reading
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John Vonderlin: Did you know you can read historic books online?
Below: Indo on Zoeth S. Eldredge’s book: The March of Portola and the Discovery of the Bay of San Francisco From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, The book by Zoeth S. Eldredge, “The March of Portola and … Continue reading
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Which Way The Railroad? John Vonderlin Digs up New Info
Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Angelo and I are still nibbling away at the truth of planned OSR routes along the Coastside. I sent this email to him and can excerpt it for PM if … Continue reading
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