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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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16KT_fremont-peak_San-Juan-Bautista-CA.html
Fremont Peak was called Gavilan Peak in early Spanish times, Gavilan in English meaning Hawk. In 1846 Capt. John Charles Fremont, brevet captain of topographical engineers of the United States Army, was conducting a survey and exploring expedition…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11CM_state-theatre_Hollister-CA.html
The State Theatre opened on July, 25, 1930, featuring The Social Lion. The terrazzo sidewalk is all that remains on the once "handsome theatre."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRJM_return-to-condor-crags_Belmont-CA.html
The rocky spires of Condor Crags are seen rising above you, named by those who once saw California condors soaring over these lofty formations. In 2003, Pinnacles National Monument became part of a cooperative program to restore these endangered b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRGR_anza-house_Hollister-CA.html
has been designated aRegistered NationalHistoric Landmarkunder the provisions of theHistoric Sites Ace of August 21, 1935This site possesses exceptional valuein commemorating or illustratingthe history of the United States
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHXF_new-idria-mine_Birmingham-CA.html
New Idria Mine ranks amoung the most famous quicksilver mines of the world. Named for Idria Mine, then in Austria. Mission Fathers, before the American Occupation, made assays and determined ore to be cinnabar. Work begun in 50's. In 1881 between …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHWV_site-of-san-justo-ranch-home_Hollister-CA.html
Site of San Justo Ranch HomeofColonel W.W. Hollisterfor whomthis city was namedat its founding in 1868 Marker placed by San Benito County Historical SocietyCopa de Oro Parlor, Native Daughters of the Golden West1965
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHWA_tres-pinos-paicines_Honolulu-CA.html
The original town of Tres Pinos had been here for more than a decade when its post office opened on January 24, 1971. The town lost use of its name after August 12, 1873, when the Southern Pacific Railroad opened the Tres Pinos Station 4.7 miles a…
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