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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJUS_porter-building_Watsonville-CA.html
1903Porter Bldg.Wm. Weeks, ArchitectDesigned for Warren PorterHoused the Post Office until 1913
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGYO_hotel-bayview_Aptos-CA.html
This establishment sits on a portion of the Mexican Grant Rancho de Aptos conveyed to Rafael Castro by Jose Figueroa in 1833. The hotel was built in 1870 by Jose Arano, a french basque who had married Castro's youngest daughter Maria de Las August…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDZL_watsonville_Watsonville-CA.html
After the California gold discovery in 1848, the rush was on from all parts of the nation to the mining regions of the West Coast. In early 1849, a young man named John Howard Watson arrived in California to seek his fortune. Stories have been han…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD3D_china-beach_Capitola-CA.html
During the 1870's and 1880's, a small village constructed of scrap lumber and driftwood was erected at the base of these cliffs. Known as China Beach, or China Cove, it was established by Chinese fishermen who set their nets by boat and then haule…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVX_camp-capitola-superintendents-office_Capitola-CA.html
California's first seaside resort community was established here in 1869 by Mr. F. A. Hihn. The grand opening was held on July 4, 1874, for the 15 acre resort, located in the present Village and Depot Hill areas. The Superintendent's Office, built…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVW_the-first-state-park_Boulder-Creek-CA.html
A group of conservationists led by Andrew P. Hill camped at the base of Slippery Rock on May 15, 1900 and formed the Sempervirens Club to preserve the redwoods of Big Basin. Their efforts resulted in deeding 3,500 acres of primeval forest to the S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVU_felton-covered-bridge_Felton-CA.html
Built in 1892-93 and believed to be the tallest covered bridge in the country, it stood as the only entry to Felton for 45 years. In 1937 it was retired from active service to become a pedestrian bridge and figured prominently in many films of tha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVT_branciforte_Santa-Cruz-CA.html
These school grounds were the center of Villa de Branciforte founded in 1797 by Governor Diego de Borica of California on orders from Spain through Viceroy Branciforte in Mexico. The settlement existed as political entity until American occupancy …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVR_glenwood_Scotts-Valley-CA.html
Historic town founded by Charles C. Martin, who came around Horn in 1847, and his wife, Hannah Carver Martin, who crossed the Isthmus. First homesteaded area in 1851 and operated toll-gate and station for stage coaches crossing mountains. Later Ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVQ_site-of-santa-cruz-mission_Santa-Cruz-CA.html
Misi?n La Exaltaci?n de la Santa Cruz, the 12th Franciscan mission, was consecrated by Father Ferm?n Lasuen in August 1791. In 1793 the adobe church was built where the Holy Cross Catholic Church is now located. The mission was damaged by several …