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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XPI_horse-power-and-manure-historical_Glen-Ellen-CA.html
In the early 1900's, horses were still the main source of power on farms and ranches. They were used for riding, pulling cars, wagons and other heavy farm equipment. Though he owned about 50 horses, Jack London most prized the beautiful and stro…
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The ruins before you are all that remains of Kohler and Frohling Winery's main building. Damaged by the 1906 earthquake, the structure was later converted by the London's into living quarters for their many workers and guests. Jack's stepsister,…
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"The Main Building" was constructed in 1908 to replace the administration wing that had been severely damaged in the 1906 earthquake. The building served as the main administration building from 1908 to 1957. It was used as the professional educ…
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To establish a model farm on the land that he loved and desired to preserve for future generations. Eliza London Shepard, Jack's step-sister and Ranch Superintendent, worked with Charmian for many years after Jack's death maintaining the Beau…
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Jack London saw fine, fat cattle in Hawaii living well on spined cactus and wanted to duplicate the success of Hawaiian ranchers. He planted this field with Spineless Prickly Pear Cactus, Opuntia avalon, developed by renowned horticulturalist Luth…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XOZ_eucalyptus-the-cash-crop-that-failed-historical_Glen-Ellen-CA.html
Eucalyptus were introduced in California before Jack London's time. Pioneer families needed wood, which was in short supply, for many items such as furniture and utility poles. Planting eucalyptus, a fast-growing import from Australia, was believe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XOY_jack-londons-terraces-shaped-the-land-for-preservation-historical_Glen-Ellen-CA.html
London's workers graded the steeper fields before you into stair-steps to prevent erosion. Traveling to Japan and Korea as a war correspondent in 1904, London had seen how well terracing worked. "What I never been able to understand was why they…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XOW_to-commemorate-petrified-charlie-historical_Calistoga-CA.html
To Commemorate ... The discovery of the petrified forest by "Petrified Charlie" in the year 1870. ... The meeting with Robert Louis Stevenson immortalized in the book, "Silverado Squatters." ... All this others whose lives were devoted to de…
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The Petrified Forest, dating from the Eocene Period, is the only known example of a petrified forest in California. Its size, scope and variety of petrification is unique in the world. Opalized wood, obsidian, quartz crystal, petrified coral and f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XOL_santa-rosa-post-office-and-federal-building-historical_Santa-Rosa-CA.html
Completed in 1910 at 401 Fifth Street Designed by James Knox Taylor, FAIA Moved to this site in 1979 Preservation Architect, Dan Peterson, AIA Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United Staes Department of the Interio…
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