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Westgaard Pass Toll Road

Camp Independence soldiers needed a road to Waugoba-Deep Spring. In 1873, J.S. 'Scott' Broder completed this road and collected tolls until 1900. In 1913, A.L. Westgaard led an American Automobile...

Camp Independence soldiers needed a road to Waugoba-Deep Spring. In 1873, J.S. 'Scott' Broder completed this road and collected tolls until 1900. In 1913, A.L. Westgaard led an American Automobile...

  • big pine
  • westgaard pass
  • bristlecone pines
  • white mountains
  • eastern sierra
  • inyo county
  • california

1872 Owens Valley Earthquake

On the date of March 26, 1872, an earthquake of major proportions shook Owens Valley and nearly destroyed the town of Lone Pine. Twenty seven persons were killed. In addition to single burials, 16...

On the date of March 26, 1872, an earthquake of major proportions shook Owens Valley and nearly destroyed the town of Lone Pine. Twenty seven persons were killed. In addition to single burials, 16...

  • lone pine
  • inyo county
  • eastern sierra
  • california
  • earthquakes

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    Lone Pine Adobe Wall

    The Adobe Wall   On March 26, 1872, at 2:30 a.m., one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded destroyed 52 of the 59 buildings in Lone Pine.   Because of a scarcity of building materials the...

    The Adobe Wall   On March 26, 1872, at 2:30 a.m., one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded destroyed 52 of the 59 buildings in Lone Pine.   Because of a scarcity of building materials...

    • lone pine
    • owens valley
    • inyo county
    • california
    • eastern sierra
    • earthquakes

    Lone Pine Salon de Fleurus

    This may be pushing the envelope of "plaques," but here is a cool window display in Lone Pine, California, at the foot of the Eastern Sierra and close to the road that leads up to the trail to...

    This may be pushing the envelope of "plaques," but here is a cool window display in Lone Pine, California, at the foot of the Eastern Sierra and close to the road that leads up to the trail...

    • lone pine
    • owens valley
    • inyo county
    • california
    • los angeles
    • gertrude stein
    • lauren bon

    Gisele Patrice Thomas

      Thomas M. Kettle

      THOMAS M.KETTLE 1880 1916 BORN COUNTY DUBLIN 9TH FEBRUARY 1880. KILLED AT GUINCHY 9TH SEPTEMBER 1916. POET. ESSAYIST. PATRIOT.

      THOMAS M.KETTLE 1880 1916 BORN COUNTY DUBLIN 9TH FEBRUARY 1880. KILLED AT GUINCHY 9TH SEPTEMBER 1916. POET. ESSAYIST. PATRIOT.

        Devilbiss Hotel

          Ocean Guardians, Citizen Scientists

            Elsie B. Roemer Bird Sanctuary

              George A. Posey Tube (West)

                George A. Posey Tube

                  The Waco Suspension Bridge

                  TEXAS THE WACO SUSPENSION BRIDGE IN 1866 THE WACO BRIDGE COMPANY WAS GRANTED A 25 YEAR CHARTER TO BUILD A TOLL BRIDGE HERE. THE CHARTER GUARANTEED THAT NO OTHER BRIDGE OR FERRY COULD BE BUILT...

                  TEXAS THE WACO SUSPENSION BRIDGE IN 1866 THE WACO BRIDGE COMPANY WAS GRANTED A 25 YEAR CHARTER TO BUILD A TOLL BRIDGE HERE. THE CHARTER GUARANTEED THAT NO OTHER BRIDGE OR FERRY COULD BE...

                    Casa del Conde del Valle de Orizaba

                      Paul's Newsstand, Alameda

                        Alameda City Hall, 1895-96

                          Alameda Lodge No. 1015

                          • tiffany glass dome
                          • brass box

                          Alameda City Hall

                          ALAMEDA CITY HALL THIS CITY HALL IS ONE OF THE OLDEST OPERATING CITY HALL BUILDINGS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. IT WAS CONSTRUCTED IN 1895 IN THE ROMANESQUE STYLE AND HAS BEEN IN CONTINUAL USE AS...

                          ALAMEDA CITY HALL THIS CITY HALL IS ONE OF THE OLDEST OPERATING CITY HALL BUILDINGS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. IT WAS CONSTRUCTED IN 1895 IN THE ROMANESQUE STYLE AND HAS BEEN IN CONTINUAL USE...

                            Alameda Police Officer Memorial

                              Alameda Free Library