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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29KW_san-benito-county-vietnam-war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Hollister-CA.html
S Sgt. Robert W. Oates
August 10, 1966
Sp. 4 David Vasquez
March 22, 1967
Sp. 4 Lawrence R. Dodd
May 26, 1967
P.F.C. Gabriel Betancourt
September 19, 1967
P.F.C. Albert Gonzalez
July 23, 1968
P.F.C. Arcadio Torres
August 22, 1968
Sgt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W3S_palmtag-cutting-shed-historical_Hollister-CA.html
Once a common site in the rural Hollister area, apricot cutting sheds were where the harvested apricots were cut in half and then were placed on wood trays to be dried in the sun. The apricot season usually started at the same time that school got…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HI5_william-clyde_Hollister-CA.html
Fueled with a zest largely unknown outside of WW II combat vets, Wino Willie Forkner and other early members of the Boozefighters Motorcycle Club partied with other clubs and the citizens of Hollister at its famous 1947 Gypsy Tour. Prominent at th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM175C_the-old-adobe-of-rancho-san-luis-gonzaga_Hollister-CA.html
At a watering hole on the east side of Pacheco Pass, Juan Pacheco built this adobe for his rancho in the early 1840's. The gun ports in the walls are visible reminders of the dangers from Yokuts Indians, marauding bands of ex-Mission Indians, and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16SW_1843-rancho-de-san-luis-gonzaga-1931_Hollister-CA.html
This rancho was a grant from the Mexican goverment (sic) to Jose, Maria, Mejia and Juan Perez Pacheco made November 4, 1843 and signed by Manuel Micheltorena, Mexican governor of the Californias.
The grant contained eleven square leagues of lan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16QV_cottage-corners_Hollister-CA.html
First saloon serving steam beer in this area. Has been here for over 100 years. Owned and operated for many years by Steve Kaelin. Presently owned by Lydia C. and Ray L. Dassel.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16LV_veterans-of-the-world-war_Hollister-CA.html
Dedicated MDCCCCXXIIIby the citizens of San JuanBautista under the auspices of theSan Juan Bautista ParlorNative Daughters of the Golden Westto theVeterans of the World Warand in memory ofCharles F. Patrickwho died in this conflict.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16L1_native-daughters-adobe_Hollister-CA.html
Reportedly built in the 1840's by a Basque named Rafael Pico. First recorded owner Maria Antonia Boronda in 1849. Owned by family members of Jose Maria Castro for many years. Ruins purchased by San Juan Bautista Parlor, N.D.G.W. in 1934.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16KW_limekiln-monorail_Hollister-CA.html
Built in 1894 by J.J. Burt to carry "Diamond Brand" lime from Harlan Mt. the S.P. railhead at Tres Pinos.The track was a single wooden rail. The locomotive was wood fueled steam operated. On its maiden voyage the engine exploded while taking on wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16KV_cottage-corners_Hollister-CA.html
First saloon serving steam beer in this area. Has been here for over 100 years. Owned and operated for many years by Steve Kaelin. Presently owned by Lydia C. and Ray L. Dassel.