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William Lawson Plaza

William Lawson Plaza   Dedicated to the spirit of community involvement as exemplified by Bill Lawson's more than 50 years of public service including Menlo Park Councilmember, 1952 - 1972,, and...

William Lawson Plaza   Dedicated to the spirit of community involvement as exemplified by Bill Lawson's more than 50 years of public service including Menlo Park Councilmember, 1952 - 1972,, and...

    Remembering Henry Alton Hyde (1871 - 1949)

    Remembering Henry Alton Hyde (1871 - 1949) Pioneer horticulturist and nurseryman   For 59 years in the Monterey Bay area, H. A. Hyde engaged in plant propagation and development of fruit trees,...

    Remembering Henry Alton Hyde (1871 - 1949) Pioneer horticulturist and nurseryman   For 59 years in the Monterey Bay area, H. A. Hyde engaged in plant propagation and development of fruit trees,...

      In memory of Ann Cadwick and Marlene Braun

      In memory of Ann Cadwick and Marlene Braun whose love and dedication for the Carrizo will not be forgotten. Remembering not that they died but celebrating their lives.

      In memory of Ann Cadwick and Marlene Braun whose love and dedication for the Carrizo will not be forgotten. Remembering not that they died but celebrating their lives.

        A Continuing Legacy

        A Continuing Legacy   The Carrizo Plain was a gathering place for the Chumash and other native peoples. Painted Rock was a sacred site to these Native Americans who lived close to nature.   The...

        A Continuing Legacy   The Carrizo Plain was a gathering place for the Chumash and other native peoples. Painted Rock was a sacred site to these Native Americans who lived close to nature.  ...

          Santa Cruz Wharf 100th Anniversary

          Santa Cruz Wharf 100th Anniversary December 5, 2014   City of Santa Cruz City Council Lynn Robinson, Mayor, Done Lane, Vice Mayor, Hilary Bryant, Pamela Comstock, Cynthia Mathews, Micah Posner,...

          Santa Cruz Wharf 100th Anniversary December 5, 2014   City of Santa Cruz City Council Lynn Robinson, Mayor, Done Lane, Vice Mayor, Hilary Bryant, Pamela Comstock, Cynthia Mathews, Micah Posner,...

            Reverend Herschel Harkins Memorial

            Reverend Herschel Harkins Memorial Pacifica Pier Dedicated to a fisher of menSubmitted by: Eric Goodill

            Reverend Herschel Harkins Memorial Pacifica Pier Dedicated to a fisher of menSubmitted by: Eric Goodill

              Fremont Peak

              Fremont Peak   Fremont Peak was called Gavilan Peak in early Spanish times. Gavilan in English means "hawk." In 1846 Capt. John Charles Fremont, brevet captain of topographical engineers of the...

              Fremont Peak   Fremont Peak was called Gavilan Peak in early Spanish times. Gavilan in English means "hawk." In 1846 Capt. John Charles Fremont, brevet captain of topographical engineers of...

                John Charles Fremont

                John Charles Fremont 1813 -  1890   John Charles Fremont was a naturalist, explorer, scientist and captain with the U.S. Topographical Engineers on his third expedition to the west when he camped...

                John Charles Fremont 1813 -  1890   John Charles Fremont was a naturalist, explorer, scientist and captain with the U.S. Topographical Engineers on his third expedition to the west when he camped...

                  Dedicated in memory of Tim Crawford and Martin Alvarado

                  Dedicated in memory of Tim Crawford and Martin Alvarado who lost their lives on February 7, 2007, while performing underwater inspections at the Dos Amigos pumping plant. They sacrificed their...

                  Dedicated in memory of Tim Crawford and Martin Alvarado who lost their lives on February 7, 2007, while performing underwater inspections at the Dos Amigos pumping plant. They sacrificed their...

                    San Luis Unit

                    San Luis Unit   Joint facilities of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project   Dedicated by Secretary of Interior Stewart L. Udall April 20, 1968   Constructed by United States...

                    San Luis Unit   Joint facilities of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project   Dedicated by Secretary of Interior Stewart L. Udall April 20, 1968   Constructed by United States...

                      Romero Overlook

                      Romero Overlook Visitors facilities for the San Luis Dam and San Luis ReservoirSubmitted by: Eric Goodill

                      Romero Overlook Visitors facilities for the San Luis Dam and San Luis ReservoirSubmitted by: Eric Goodill

                        In Memory of the Yokut Indians

                        In memory of the Yokut Indians who were here first and named the valley Cholame, The Beautiful One. To Norman F. "Buck" Kester who epitomized the pioneering spirit of the early settlers and to all...

                        In memory of the Yokut Indians who were here first and named the valley Cholame, The Beautiful One. To Norman F. "Buck" Kester who epitomized the pioneering spirit of the early settlers and to...

                          Restoration of the Merchant Marine Memorial

                          Restoration of this Memorial by Members of the Golden Gate Chapter San Francisco, CA of the American Merchant Marine Veterans, and Kings Point U.S. "Merchant Marine Academy" Alumni. Dedicated to...

                          Restoration of this Memorial by Members of the Golden Gate Chapter San Francisco, CA of the American Merchant Marine Veterans, and Kings Point U.S. "Merchant Marine Academy" Alumni. Dedicated to...

                            The Reverend Laurentine Hamilton

                            The Reverend Laurentine Hamilton 1826 - 1882   The Naming of Mount Hamilton In the late summer of 1861, William H. Brewer, director of field work for the California State Geological Survey,...

                            The Reverend Laurentine Hamilton 1826 - 1882   The Naming of Mount Hamilton In the late summer of 1861, William H. Brewer, director of field work for the California State Geological...

                              James Lick

                              James Lick August 25, 1796 - October 1, 1876 Pennsylvania Dutch Farm Boy - Master Craftsman and Pianomaker - South American Business Entrepreneur - California Pioneer - Real Estate Investor -...

                              James Lick August 25, 1796 - October 1, 1876 Pennsylvania Dutch Farm Boy - Master Craftsman and Pianomaker - South American Business Entrepreneur - California Pioneer - Real Estate Investor...

                                James Edward Keeler

                                In memory of James Edward Keeler ScD. director of Lick Observatory 1989 - 1900.   "Surveyed God's beauteous firmament unrolled like to a book new writ in golden words. And turned the azure scroll...

                                In memory of James Edward Keeler ScD. director of Lick Observatory 1989 - 1900.   "Surveyed God's beauteous firmament unrolled like to a book new writ in golden words. And turned the azure...

                                  Shay Locomotive

                                  National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark Felton, California   Heisler locomotive, built by Stearns Manufacturing Company, 1899. Shay locomotive, built by Lima Locomotive Works, 1912....

                                  National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark Felton, California   Heisler locomotive, built by Stearns Manufacturing Company, 1899. Shay locomotive, built by Lima Locomotive Works,...

                                    First Saw Mill

                                    First Saw Mill   About three hundred feet south of this monument on the banks of Alambique Creek, stood San Mateo County's first saw mill built by Charles Brown in 1847. About the same time Dennis...

                                    First Saw Mill   About three hundred feet south of this monument on the banks of Alambique Creek, stood San Mateo County's first saw mill built by Charles Brown in 1847. About the same time...

                                      San Luis Camp Adobe

                                      San Luis Camp Adobe   Oldest building in Merced County, built in 1848 by Francisco Perez Pacheco and his son on Rancho San Luis Gonzaga. Later a stopping place for vaqueros while driving cattle to...

                                      San Luis Camp Adobe   Oldest building in Merced County, built in 1848 by Francisco Perez Pacheco and his son on Rancho San Luis Gonzaga. Later a stopping place for vaqueros while driving cattle to...

                                        Ramirez Adobe

                                        In 1849, Antonio Ramirez built a small adobe on the El Camino Real, near the site of the ancient Indian village, Holamna. As a main artery to California's gold fields, the El Camino Real brought...

                                        In 1849, Antonio Ramirez built a small adobe on the El Camino Real, near the site of the ancient Indian village, Holamna. As a main artery to California's gold fields, the El Camino Real brought...