Archive for the ‘1800's’ Category
Monday, December 1st, 2008
One of the places I would turn back time to see would be the Ramona Hotel.
Four stories tall, the building covered the block between Higuera and Marsh Streets and fronted Essex St. (Now Johnson Ave.) The Hotel had its own railroad spur, a saloon, ballroom and several drawing rooms.
The Hotel ...
Posted in 1800's, 1900's, Going, Going, Gone | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
This has to be on any top ten list of big things to hit San Luis Obispo County. The Tribune was almost 25 years old by the time Southern Pacific opened service by pulling into town May 5, 1895.I can’t say it was a shining moment in The Tribune's career.Back ...
Posted in 1800's, Construction, Railroad | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Construction scene from the building of tunnel No. 1 on Cuesta Grade circa 1890. The picture is from a booklet that the Tribune published at the time of the railroad opening.
Geography and technology can shape a community.
Cuesta Pass was a major obstacle to travel. Before it was tamed by the ...
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