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Donner Camp Site

DONNER CAMP SITE ON OCTOBER 28,1846 THE SIX COVERED WAGONS BROUGHT WEST BY GEORCE AND JACOB DONNER AND THEIR FAMILIES HALTED HERE FOR REPAIRS. BY MARCH OF 1847 ONE HALF OF THE PARTY OF 22 ADULTS...

DONNER CAMP SITE ON OCTOBER 28,1846 THE SIX COVERED WAGONS BROUGHT WEST BY GEORCE AND JACOB DONNER AND THEIR FAMILIES HALTED HERE FOR REPAIRS. BY MARCH OF 1847 ONE HALF OF THE PARTY OF 22 ADULTS...

  • donner party

Edward R. Dunkley

DEDICATED TO AND IN MEMORY OF EDWARD R. DUNKLEY 1921 - 2001 Through his passion for knowledge about trails used on the westward movement in Nevada and California, he was instrumental in redefining...

DEDICATED TO AND IN MEMORY OF EDWARD R. DUNKLEY 1921 - 2001 Through his passion for knowledge about trails used on the westward movement in Nevada and California, he was instrumental in redefining...

    The Egert Family Ranch

    The Egert Family Ranch Born in Germany in 1864, John Egert emigrated to the U.S. in 1880. He became a successful contractor and elevated buildings following the 1990 [sic] storm, including Trinity...

    The Egert Family Ranch Born in Germany in 1864, John Egert emigrated to the U.S. in 1880. He became a successful contractor and elevated buildings following the 1990 [sic] storm, including Trinity...

      Reinhardt J. Keppler

      Death of a Sailor Reinhardt J. Keppler Died serving his country fighting raging flames to save our ship, USC San Francisco at midnight, Nov. 12-13, 1942 Honored by surviving crew members May 29,...

      Death of a Sailor Reinhardt J. Keppler Died serving his country fighting raging flames to save our ship, USC San Francisco at midnight, Nov. 12-13, 1942 Honored by surviving crew members May 29,...

      • wwii

      Port and Town of Alviso

      The Port and Town of Alviso The Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department and The Santa Clara Valley Water District dedicated the Alviso Marina County Park on September 24, 2005. First...

      The Port and Town of Alviso The Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department and The Santa Clara Valley Water District dedicated the Alviso Marina County Park on September 24, 2005....

      • alviso

      Port Harford Pier

      PORT HARFORD PIER IN 1873 ENTREPRENEUR JOHN HARFORD BUILT A WHARF AT THE WESTERLY END OF SAN LUIS BAY TO ACCOMMODATE GROWING CARGO SHIPPING AND PASSENGER TRAVEL ON THE CENTRAL COAST. THE PORT...

      PORT HARFORD PIER IN 1873 ENTREPRENEUR JOHN HARFORD BUILT A WHARF AT THE WESTERLY END OF SAN LUIS BAY TO ACCOMMODATE GROWING CARGO SHIPPING AND PASSENGER TRAVEL ON THE CENTRAL COAST. THE...

        Patriot Corner

        Welcome to PATRIOT CORNER O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears! —Amerca the Beautiful Katharine Lee Bates In This Special...

        Welcome to PATRIOT CORNER O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears! —Amerca the Beautiful Katharine Lee Bates In This...

        • patriot
        • los altos

        Jenny Lake Boathouse

          Iron for Gold

          Iron for Gold Dedicated to Richard “Dick” Zembiec Long-time Minerals Office (1984 - 2000) for Tahoe National Forest The collection of early minis equipment fulfills one of Dick’s long-term wishes,...

          Iron for Gold Dedicated to Richard “Dick” Zembiec Long-time Minerals Office (1984 - 2000) for Tahoe National Forest The collection of early minis equipment fulfills one of Dick’s long-term...

          • gold country
          • mining

          New Life for an Old Mountain

            Scanning the Skies

              Life on the Summit

                Early People of Mount Umunhum

                  Charles Taze Russell

                  Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916) Pastor Russell formed a Bible study group in Allegheny city in the 1870s; developed into the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society. It became the legal corporation for...

                  Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916) Pastor Russell formed a Bible study group in Allegheny city in the 1870s; developed into the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society. It became the legal corporation...

                  • allegheny city
                  • 19th century
                  • jehovah's witnesses

                  Battery Mendell-- Keeping the enemy at bay

                  Golden Gate National Recreation Area Battery Mendell Keeping the enemy at bay Battery Mendell's mission was to keep enemy warships farther from San Francisco's harbor than any of the earlier...

                  Golden Gate National Recreation Area Battery Mendell Keeping the enemy at bay Battery Mendell's mission was to keep enemy warships farther from San Francisco's harbor than any of the...

                  • marin headlands
                  • battery
                  • disappearing gun

                  Blue Star Memorial Highway

                  National Council of State Garden Clubs Blue Star Memorial Highway A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United State of America Sponsored by Desert Empire District, California...

                  National Council of State Garden Clubs Blue Star Memorial Highway A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United State of America Sponsored by Desert Empire District,...

                    Bonneville Salt Flats

                    Welcome to the Bonneville Salt Flats and Utah's famed measured mile--stie of world land-speed record runs. Utah's famed measured mile is located approximately seven miles beyond this marker, well...

                    Welcome to the Bonneville Salt Flats and Utah's famed measured mile--stie of world land-speed record runs. Utah's famed measured mile is located approximately seven miles beyond this marker,...

                    • salt flat
                    • raceway
                    • speed record

                    Bradley J. Honholt

                    In Loving Memory of Bradley J. Honholt 1932–2008 Chief Civil Engineer Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                    In Loving Memory of Bradley J. Honholt 1932–2008 Chief Civil Engineer Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad Submitted by: Eric Goodill

                    • roaring camp

                    History of the Cal Poly Research Pier

                    Cal Poly Center for Coastal Marine Sciences PIER INTO THE PAST Cal Poly’s pier has undergone change throughout its history, shifting purpose from industrial use to a center for marine research &...

                    Cal Poly Center for Coastal Marine Sciences PIER INTO THE PAST Cal Poly’s pier has undergone change throughout its history, shifting purpose from industrial use to a center for marine research...

                      Summits of the Bay Area