Santa Cruz Trains

Author : Derek R. Whaley
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781508570738
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Santa Cruz Trains written by Derek R. Whaley and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once there was an endless redwood wilderness, populated by only the hardiest of people. Then, the sudden blast of a steam whistle echoed across the canyons and the valleys-the iron horse had arrived in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Driven by the need to transport materials like lumber and lime to the rest of the world, the railroad brought people seeking out new ways of living, from the remote outposts along Bean and Zayante Creeks to the bustling towns of Los Gatos and Santa Cruz. Bridges and tunnels marked the landscape, and each new station, siding and spur signaled activity: businesses, settlements, and vacation spots. Summer resorts in the mountains evolved into sprawling residential communities which formed the backbone of the towns of the San Lorenzo Valley today. Much of the history of the locations along the route has since been forgotten. This is their story. Third Revision (February 2016) Addenda available at http://www.whaleyland.com/downloads/addenda1.3.pdf Exclusive CreateSpace Discount: Enter MU236Q6V into the coupon code field and get this book for $5.00 off! Offer only valid through CreateSpace. Review this book at GoodReads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25144919)

Author : Edward Kelley
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738546612
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Railroads of Los Gatos written by Edward Kelley and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The picturesque town of Los Gatos stands between the once verdant orchards of the Santa Clara Valley and the forested slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The narrow-gauge South Pacific Coast Railroad arrived in 1878 and, within two years, laid track over the mountains to carry passengers, redwood, and tons of ripe produce. Less than a decade later it was purchased by Southern Pacific, and completely converted to standard gauge by 1909. Invigorating business and industry, the railroad remained a vital part of the economy of Los Gatos for over 80 years. Although the era of commercial rail ended in 1959, Billy Jones and his scaled-down Wildcat Railroad" still offered weekend rides at his ranch to guests, including Walt Disney. The Wildcat still operates in two local parks today."

Author : Horace W. Fabing
Publisher : Pruett Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Steinbeck Country Narrow Gauge written by Horace W. Fabing and published by Pruett Publishing Company. This book was released on 1985 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Harre W. Demoro
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Southern Pacific Bay Area Steam written by Harre W. Demoro and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gary B. Griggs
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738546667
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Santa Cruz Coast written by Gary B. Griggs and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scenic coastline of northern Monterey Bay has enthralled residents and visitors alike for well over a century, yet storms and relentless waves over time have taken their toll. The authors' collection of amazing historical images is juxtaposed with photos of those same sites today, to document the slow-motion drama of Santa Cruz County's ever-changing edge.

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ISBN 13 : 9781539762362
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Santa Cruz Trains written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Liz Pollock
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439669376
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lost Restaurants of Santa Cruz County written by Liz Pollock and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-16 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of people come to Santa Cruz every year to enjoy the beach and eat at one of the many popular restaurants. Favorite places have come and gone, but they haven't been forgotten. From the treasured Miramar Fish Grotto, in business for more than seventy years, to Nature's Harvest, local, seasonal food has always been a staple of this little slice of paradise. Food trends were embodied in places like the Wild Thyme Café and the Sāba Club alongside longtime fixtures such as the Tea Cup and Adolph's Italian Family Restaurant, catering to locals and tourists alike. Author Liz Pollock combines wonderful stories and classic cocktail recipes from bygone eras in this trip down memory lane.

Author : Beniam Kifle
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467129968
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Roaring Camp Railroads written by Beniam Kifle and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1963, Norman Clark officially opened Roaring Camp to the public. Since then, it has become a popular and well-known destination for tourists and rail buffs from around the world who wish to visit and ride on its 100-year-old steam trains. Isaac Graham, who constructed the first powered sawmill and the first whiskey distillery in the American West, settled the area in the 1840s. Graham was notorious for his boisterous antics, and his settlement became known as a "wild and roaring camp." Clark arrived in the area in the mid-1950s with $25 in his pocket and the dream of preserving a piece of early California. Clark's dream included a plan to construct an 1880s railroad town, complete with an authentic narrow-gauge logging railway. Over the last 50 years, Clark's dream has been continued and expanded, now incorporating two railroads, one of which dates to 1875.

Author : Bill Moyer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780998096308
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Solutionary Rail written by Bill Moyer and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-04 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Solutionary Rail vision draws unlikely allies together. It provides common cause to workers, farmers, tribes, urban and rural communities via the tracks and corridors that connect them. Part action plan and part manifesto, this book launches a new people-powered campaign to transform the way we use trains and the corridors they travel through.

Author : Ronald G Powell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781953609380
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Tragedy of Martina Castro written by Ronald G Powell and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-25 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A child of New Spain, Martina Castro became a leading figure in the tiny pueblo of Branciforte during California's two decades as a Mexican colony. But her wealth, fame and influence quickly turned to destitution, infamy and irrelevance once California became a U.S. territory in 1848. By the time of her death, her three husbands were long dead and all eight of her surviving children had turned against her in a protracted struggle over her land, title, and legacy. Close relatives such as Rafael Castro and Thomas Fallon exploited her naivete for profit, while opportunists such as Frederick A. Hihn and Louis Depeaux took advantage of her hospitality. Even backcountry settlers like Mountain Charlie McKiernan, Brad Morrell and Lyman Burrell were swept into the battles over Martina's massive land grants: Rancho Soquel and its ill-defined Augmentation. Hers was a struggle over the rights of a Californio in annexed territory, of Mexican law in an American legal system, of the status of a woman in a man's world. This is the story of Martina Castro and how her tribulations shaped the course of history in Santa Cruz County.