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Nov. 27, 1886: R.E. Steele Passes

From the Richard Schellen Collection: Rennesselear E. Steele, an old resident of this county, died Sunday the 14th inst., at his home near Point New Year. Mr. Steele has been in feeble health  during the past few years. ….Mr. Steele … Continue reading

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Torquay, the poem?

What a fragrance in the air From the aroma of the trees. Redwood trees. And the soul thrilling music Of the roaring of the seas–restless sea, Here ones heart overflows with gladness When one dwells ‘neath the trees by the … Continue reading

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The city of “Torquay will not have streets running recklessly contrary to nature..”

[Image: “Ano Nuevo is land and government signal station. The island is a little south of Torquay and about one half mile from mainland.”] Circa 1900. The image above is from the pamphlet extolling the beauties of Torquay. A promotional … Continue reading

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