To connect his properties, Newton Short built this swinging bridge without sides about 1875. Sides were added after 1902.
The bridge was given to
the city of Arroyo Grande on July 14, 1911, the date of incorporation. It is a mark of pride to . . . — — Map (db m273089) HM
This plaque marks the location of the Pacific Coast Railway Right-of-Way as established on October 12, 1881, in Arroyo Grande, the Pacific Coast Railway ran from Avila to San Luis Obispo and Edna in the north, then through Arroyo Grande to Nipomo, . . . — — Map (db m249533) HM
The small Arroyo Grande jail was nicknamed the 'Hoosegow' by members of the community. Derived from the Spanish language, the term 'hoosegow' found its origin around 1865.
Built by the County of San Luis Obispo, the jail was intended for . . . — — Map (db m314048) HM
This building, dedicated in 1914 and completed in 1918, was the headquarters for the Atascadero Colony, a model community envisioned by Edward G. Lewis. Designed by Walter D. Bliss of San Francisco and built of reinforced concrete and locally . . . — — Map (db m249743) HM
In 1928 The Carlton Hotel began as a single story building for the Atascadero Development Syndicate. The 52-room hotel on the second floor called the “Annex”
opened its doors at a gala event on November 28, 1929.
In 1931 the building changed . . . — — Map (db m38727) HM
Throughout history patriotic Americans have been drawn together to serve a cause greater than themselves. Some came because of common experiences. Most came because of common values. All came because they shared a dream.
The people who . . . — — Map (db m61431) WM
Inspired by “The Grand Basin” at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, Atascadero founder E.G. Lewis envisioned a formal Sunken Garden to adorn the civic center in his new colony. Restored in 2005 as originally designed with walkways crossing the . . . — — Map (db m249447) HM
The purpose of this monument is to forever stand as a tribute to our nation's Founding Fathers who created the two most important documents that laid the foundation of our country: the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. This . . . — — Map (db m67581) HM
Cal Poly’s Pier has undergone change throughout its history, shifting purpose from industrial use to a center for marine research & education.
For thousands of years the Chumash Native Americans made their home on the Central Coast, . . . — — Map (db m249532) HM
Built in 1890 as part of the original light station, this building combined the lighthouse (tower structure) and the residence/office of the head keeper and his family. — — Map (db m70052) HM
In 1873 Entrepreneur John Harford built a wharf at the westerly end of San Luis Bay to accommodate growing cargo shipping and passenger travel on the Central Coast. The Port Harford pier extended 2,000 feet into the bay and provided horse-drawn . . . — — Map (db m117075) HM
[Three panels located on the Harford Pier outline the history of Port San Luis.]
Port San Luis - A Gateway Through Time Geology
Bays are formed over thousands of years by erosion. Less resistant rock is weathered away by . . . — — Map (db m249450) HM
The Creekside Reserve Native Plant Gardens
(first planted in 2022)
These gardens showcase how California Native Plants can be used to create beautiful, water-conserving landscapes while promoting California's extraordinary plant . . . — — Map (db m298143) HM
Greenspace - The Cambria Land Trust
Greenspace acquired this 1.6-acre property in 1999 to safeguard its natural character and make its beauty available to Cambrians and visitors. The land was zoned Commercial, and was being considered for . . . — — Map (db m298144) HM
Nitt Witt Ridge, one of California's remarkable Twentieth Century Folk Art Environments, is the creation of Arthur Harold Beal (Der Tinkerpaw or Capt. Nitt Witt), a Cambria Pines pioneer who sculpted the land using hand tools and indigenous . . . — — Map (db m50545) HM
This first order fresnel lens was manufactured in 1850 in France by Henry LaPaute. The clock mechanism was built in 1872 and the lens you see here was installed atop the lighthouse at Piedras Blancas in 1874.
In 1949 the lens was removed . . . — — Map (db m68626) HM
This property was once Cambria’s historical “Chinese Center,” the social focus for workers who harvested seaweed and abalone for shipment back to China, or worked in local quicksilver (mercury) mines in the mountains.
Here local Chinese once . . . — — Map (db m68511) HM
This property was once the center of Cambria's Chinese community
This "Red House" model shows two additions at the rear. What was once a temple, then a living room, is now a "California Place of Historical Interest."
The Chinese . . . — — Map (db m298148) HM
When Greenspace acquired this building, none of the original furnishings remained and the interior had been whitewashed. Two windows and a door had been added. Linoleum covered the floor.
Restoration
When whitewash was removed, the . . . — — Map (db m297856) HM
Santa Rosa Creek originates in the Santa Lucia mountain range.
Restoration of its 47-square mile watershed is an on-going Greenspace priority, including restoration plans, stream bank replanting and repair, removal of barriers to . . . — — Map (db m297839) HM
Built in two sections, and one of the oldest Cambria houses still standing
The original salt-box section facing Center Street was built in 1870 from locally milled pine by Henry Williams for Thomas Clendenen. The second section facing . . . — — Map (db m297838) HM
The first homesteaders arrived on the Carrizo Plain in 1885. The area's limited and unpredictable rainfall, averaging only 8-10 inches per year, made cultivation challenging and risky. Dryland grain farming, however, emerged as a successful . . . — — Map (db m196622) HM
The buildings seen to the northwest of the boardwalk are remnants
of the Goodwin Ranch. Guy L. Goodwin, born in Santa Maria in
1887, graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in
1909 and worked in his father's oil fields. After . . . — — Map (db m196615) HM
Rising above the Carrizo Plain is Painted Rock, an important cultural and spiritual site to California’s native peoples. Most of the pictographs, or painted images found on Painted Rock, are characteristic of the Chumash who lived on the Channel . . . — — Map (db m126610) HM
The sandstone formation at Painted Rock has long
drawn the attention of visitors to the Carrizo.
About 3,000 – 4,000 years ago, Native Americans began to
paint their sacred images within the alcove of the rock.
Not surprisingly, the power of . . . — — Map (db m196564) HM
The large basin before you is all that remains of a prehistoric sea. One of the largest undisturbed alkali wetlands in the state, the 3,000 acre lake provides important habitat for migratory birds. With no outlet, the water evaporates, leaving . . . — — Map (db m117066) HM
At 3,000 acres, Soda Lake is one of the largest
undisturbed alkali wetlands in the state. It provides
important habitat for migratory birds, such as Black-necked stilts, Avocets, Killdeer and on occasion White
Pelican.
In the late 1800s . . . — — Map (db m196467) HM
Physical forces began shaping the Carrizo into a distinct geographic feature about
30 million years ago. As the bordering Temblor and Caliente mountain ranges
were pushed upward, movements along the San Andreas and San Juan faults
caused the . . . — — Map (db m236542) HM
The L.E. Traver Ranch was established in the 1940's when the family purchased approximately 800 acres and began building the large block house that still stands along the edge of Soda Lake Road. The family was primarily involved in dry land . . . — — Map (db m196391) HM
Welcome to Wallace Creek. Yes, you are looking at a creek. Wallace Creek may seem insignificant compared to other streams or rivers, after all, on most days of the year, it is bone dry. But it tells an important and exciting story.
As you . . . — — Map (db m262948)
Born in Bristol, England, Nov. 24 1824, James Cass came to N.Y.C. at the age of 12, then to California during the Gold Rush. His mining, mercantile, and farming led him to travel throughout the state. In 1867, he saw the potential of a shipping . . . — — Map (db m68608) HM
Built of lumber shipped from San Francisco 1867-1875. Capt. Cass, an Englishman, came to California in 1849, settling in Cayucos in 1867 he built the wharf & warehouse in 1875. He was responsible for the early growth of Cayucos. He is recognized & . . . — — Map (db m68607) HM
His name was James Byron Dean. He was an actor. He died just before sundown on September 30, 1955, when his Porsche collided with another car at a fork in the road not 900 yards east of this tree, long known as The Tree of Heaven. He was 24 years . . . — — Map (db m174406) HM
Built in 1886 by volunteer labor. Deeded to the Methodist Church. Dedicated to The Lord the third Sunday in May, 1886. Second Protestant church in San Luis Obispo County. Served by circuit riding Methodist Minister A.N. Fields.
Framework of . . . — — Map (db m67851) HM
Our 1964 DIVCO is nicknamed "Hidden Valley" because it was featured in a Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing tv commercial before being fully restored into a scoop truck in 2017. The Divco milk truck, America's most iconic delivery truck, remained . . . — — Map (db m299962) HM
....grew up around a dairy, founded in 1869. Until 1907 the creamery changed hands several times. In these early days rivalries and feuding among the dairy farmers caused chaos in the valley. After one shooting death a truce was called. All agreed . . . — — Map (db m68508) HM
Look across the bay. Can you see the tiny remnants of a wooden trestle bridge that once connected the place where you are standing to the sandspit?
The Navy built the bridge in 1942 as part of its efforts to create a functional Navy base in . . . — — Map (db m299893) HM
Morro Bay Abalone Divers
Morro Bay abalone divers led in the development of commercial diving gear that took them far beyond abalone to deep water oil fields. Their inventions were creative solutions to problems they faced - they learned by . . . — — Map (db m299932) HM
Solar History
1958 - Solar in space! NASA launches the Vanguard I satellite with solar pv technology to power hs radios.
1963 - Sharp Corporation begins production of photovoltaic modules.
1977 - U.S. Department of Energy launches the . . . — — Map (db m298386) HM
More than a thousand years ago, a board game with a king and queen, warriors, chariots, elephants, and other pieces having different powers was carried from Persia to Europe by Arab traders along the legendary Silk Road caravan route.
Our . . . — — Map (db m299379) HM
With all the busy retail shops along the Embarcadero south of Harbor Street, it might be hard to imagine that this place was a productive working waterfront not long ago. Within living memory of many Morro Bay residents, the "Boatyard" was a . . . — — Map (db m299119) HM
For a few years after World War II there were undeveloped parcels along the Embarcadero. The parcels west of the roadway were leased by the county until 1964 when Morro Bay incorporated and took over the management of the Tidelands.
In the . . . — — Map (db m299120) HM
The California Fishery
There are over 50 species included in this fishery. It is a well managed fishery and as a result it is healthy and not overfished.
Deepwater Groundfish are caught between 200 and 600 fathoms (1 fathom = 6 . . . — — Map (db m299740) HM
Sea otters are as clever as they are cute, using nimble paws and retractable claws to catch snails, pick up slugs, and dig in the mud for worms. Powered by big webbed feet and steering with their muscular tails, otters move rocks and use shells . . . — — Map (db m299935) HM
R. Marks • J. Stanford • T. Pierce • B. Pierce • A. Lockard • D. Lockard • D. Fanning • R. Fanning • S. Fanning • A. Fanning • K. Dahl • J.J. Santos • J.A. Santos • A. Cowles • V. Woodward • J. Woods • D. Conger • G. Conger • J. Danner • R. . . . — — Map (db m299384)
A Fishing Village
Some Americans eat about 20 pounds of seafood a year. Throughout the 1900s, more fishing boats took to the sea and fishing technology grew ever more lethal to keep up with growing demand.
In some places, so much was . . . — — Map (db m298392) HM
"The Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade Route"
By Anna L. Pearman, M.A.
More than four and a half centuries ago (1571-1815), the bustling Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade Route between Manila, Philippines (then a Spanish colony) . . . — — Map (db m299302) HM
Women were critical to the success of sport and commercial fishing in Morro Bay in many ways. They shared fishing life as family, packers, sales, deckhands, captains and more. There are too many stories for this space, but the few repeated here . . . — — Map (db m299306) HM
The word morro means domed rock, or turban in Spanish. When explorer Juan Cabrillo sailed into Estero Bay in the year 1542, he gave the dramatic Morro Rock its apt name.
Prior to Cabrillo's arrival, California Indians made this area . . . — — Map (db m298385) HM
An important mariner's landfall for over 300 years, chronicled in the diaries of Portola, Fr. Crespi and Costanso in 1769 when they camped near this area on their trek to find Monterey. Sometimes called the "Gibraltar of the Pacific". It is the last . . . — — Map (db m24795) HM
Along the coast from Morro Bay to Canada there are estuaries where tidal changes expose and then recover the mud flats. In many of these places people are farming oysters. Morro Bay is one of those places.
Oysters have been cultivated here . . . — — Map (db m311322) HM
The Abalone Capital of the World
For a couple decades in the mid-twentieth century, Morro Bay was widely known as "The Abalone Capital of the World." The city's name was splashed across restaurant menus up and down the West Coast. . . . — — Map (db m299739) HM
During the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade Era from 1565 to 1815 Spanish galleons crossed the Pacific between the Philippines and Mexico.
On October 18, 1587, the Manila Galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza commanded by Pedro de Unamuno . . . — — Map (db m268111) HM
The Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is the oldest continuously-active maritime service in the United States. It was founded as the Revenue Marine under Alexander Hamilton's Treasury Department on 4 August 1790 to collect customs . . . — — Map (db m298393) HM
Rancho Nipomo, almost 38,000 acres in size, was granted to Boston sea captain William Goodwin Dana, in 1837. The rancho for many years was the first stopping place on El Camino Real south of Mission San Luis Obispo. From 1839 until Dana's death in . . . — — Map (db m102642) HM
Known as “Oceano’s Country Doctor” from 1930 through the 1960’s, Dr. Gerber was an important source of Dunite and town history. The Dunites who lived in Oceano’s sand dunes were well-known by him and his lovely wife Catherine. . . . — — Map (db m103008) HM
This Southern Pacific Railroad Station was the center of most of the commercial and transportation activities in South San Luis Obispo county from 1904 until the 1950’s. Retired from service in 1975. It has been moved 400 yards north of the . . . — — Map (db m103007) HM
To the eternal memory of our boys from Oceano California who gave their lives in World War II 1941-1945
Robert D. Altamarino · Lewis L. Brandt · George H. Crozier, Jr. · William F. Everding · Donald E. Giffith · Charles A. Guilford · George B. . . . — — Map (db m103006) WM
The Oceano Depot served as a focal point for transportation, tourism & real estate promotion in the South County from 1896 until the 1950's. The existing structure, a "Combination 22" standard design by SP, replaced the original 1896 structure . . . — — Map (db m103009) HM
Since 1797 the route of the old padre trail through this area provided a key link to the coast for Mission San Miguel and the lower Salinas valley, especially in the 1860’s for the shipping of mercury, vital to the recovery of California’s gold. . . . — — Map (db m68509) HM
This Property
Brewster – Dutra
House
Has been placed on the
National Resister
Of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m64750) HM
This building, Carnegie Historic Library, has been placed on National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior, Register #97001635 — — Map (db m61563) HM
This knoll is the site of a Native American village believed to have been occupied for over 100 generations or 3,000 years. It has been preserved to honor both the Chumash and Salinan Nations that inhabited this region before the arrival of the . . . — — Map (db m68424) HM
The first Protestant church in northern San Luis Obispo county was built in 1879 by early settlers. This nondenominational church on the Estrella Plains prospered with the pioneer community, but by 1912 fell into disuse as the various denominations . . . — — Map (db m59452) HM
An inspiring and varied history of the Mennonites in the Paso Robles area began in 1896. Pioneers Jacob Hege and Jacob E. Claassen came to this area to evaluate the land. They decided to settle east and west of Paso Robles. Mr. Hege liked the . . . — — Map (db m73175) HM
On May 11, 1889, with one million bricks piled at this site, the laying of the foundation of this famous hotel was begun.
In November of 1889, the El Paso de Robles Hotel Company was incorporated with five stockholders: Drury and Louisa James, . . . — — Map (db m60007) HM
In English
World famous pianist, composer, statesman, humanitarian, major California Central Coast land holder, vineyard owner, winemaker and almond grower.
Polish by birth and a citizen of the world, Paderewski felt at home in . . . — — Map (db m71909) HM
The boys of the Paso Robles
War Memorial Hospital
District
who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II Thomas C. Calvert • William O. Cottle • Joseph G. Crettol • Raymond O. Dauth • Raymond J. Farnell Jr. • Roy A Gruwell Jr. • Lester W. . . . — — Map (db m68656) WM
On April 18, 1917, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Sims deeded this site of one and one half acres to and for the Lincoln School for the sum of $10.00 dollars. The school was built in 1917 and operated as a one room school house from 1917-1964. The school . . . — — Map (db m67790) HM
This monument is dedicated to all War Veterans of the
Paso Robles area who served their county in its time of
need.
Presented by the Paso Robles United Veterans Council; Veterans of Foreign Wars – Post 5692; American Legion Post 50; . . . — — Map (db m68426) WM
By the mid-1880s, the population of Paso Robles had increased to a level where a dedicated building to house criminals was needed. On September 20, 1887, Paso Robles Leaderran a story about a Saturday-night drunken brawl where weapons were . . . — — Map (db m72629) HM
The Jeanesville Pump that rests quietly on permanent exhibit at the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum was one of 2000 steam powered pumps built at the turn of the century by the Jeanesville Iron Works Company.
Union Oil Company relocated this . . . — — Map (db m78134) HM
Members of the Willow Creek Mennonite Church worshiped at this site from 1911 to 1967. The building was moved here from the San Marcos area where it had been built in 1898. It burned on January 26, 1967
"For other foundation can no man lay . . . — — Map (db m67215) HM
Pismo clams (Tivela stultorum) were harvested by the millions on Pismo Beach and supported a thriving commercial and recreational fishery. Early clammers would use horse-drawn plows to find Pismo clams in the sand. From 1916 to the closure of the . . . — — Map (db m225445) HM
Mayor Pro Tem Erik Howell
Council Member Sheila Blake
Council Member Marcia Guthrie
Council Member Mary Ann Reiss
Downtown Pismo Beach began in 1881 with a wharf and hotel on Main Street as founder john Price mapped the city’s first . . . — — Map (db m225442) HM
In 1881 the Pismo Beach Wharf was constructed just north of the end of Main Street (two blocks north of the current pier). It provided local farmers and ranchers a way to ship their products to market for less than the railroad was charging them. . . . — — Map (db m225450) HM
This Jonathan Apple is the first tree to be replanted in the Price Orchard
In memory of
Mrs. Charis Lee Straw
For her dedicated service to The Friends of Price House and the City of Pismo Beach
Planted on Arbor Day, April 28, 2000 . . . — — Map (db m313126) HM
For more than ten thousand years the Chumash occupied this area, and undoubtedly enjoyed this spot. During the California Mission period (1772-1834) this land belonged to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. After mission property was secularized, . . . — — Map (db m313937) HM
This building is dedicated in the memory of Joe Rose (1911-2001)
He served as Charter President, 14 years as Mayor and Councilman for the City of Pismo Beach, and was made an Honorary Life member at the Club's 50th Anniversary
During Joes . . . — — Map (db m313112) HM
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led an expedition to this site - the mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area
De Anza Expedition 1775 - 1776 — — Map (db m312619) HM
This mosaic tile mural, placed in the heart of the historic Chinatown District of San Luis Obispo, commemorates our City’s Chinese pioneers. As immigrants they faced prejudice and exclusionary laws, but rose above such obstacles to make major . . . — — Map (db m52979) HM
Alex's personality was complex and ran in a wide and broad spectrum.
He was as colorful as a rainbow, as stormy as a hurricane and as
unpredictable as the weather.
He was an introvert, quiet, serious, shy and sometimes solemn.
He was an . . . — — Map (db m311628) HM
Built on the site formerly occupied by Dona Ramona Carrillo Pacheco de Wilson’s two story town house, this building was for 55 years the city library. One of over 1,681 libraries given by Andrew Carnegie to American towns in the early 1900’s, it was . . . — — Map (db m11605) HM
This building was built in 1925, by Addison Chong, as was the house next door where the Chong's lived. Addison and his wife Mary owned and operated Chong's Chinese Restaurant for many years.
In 1950, Addison's brother Richard took over the . . . — — Map (db m16430) HM
This was the home of Pierre Hyppolite Dallidet, a native of France, who settled in San Luis Obispo in 1853 and became a vineyardist. His son, Paul Dallidet, gave it to the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society in 1953, in memory of the Dallidet . . . — — Map (db m249449) HM
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza by decree of Carlos III of Spain led an expedition to this site – The mission being to colonize the San Francisco Bay Area.
In the center of the marker is a circular motif, designed by Doris . . . — — Map (db m38533) HM
and his command of 430 men of the Navy Battalion of Mounted Riflemen encamped near this site December 14-15 1846, on their march, which ended the Mexican regime in California.
Erected 1930 by San Luis Obispo School Children, Native Daughters and . . . — — Map (db m70042) HM
On this site, the storied original Andrews Hotel stood. The grand opening of that remarkable structure was celebrated July 3, 1885. Nine and one half months later, on Palm Sunday, April 18, 1886 it burned to the ground. On the ashes, the present . . . — — Map (db m16502) HM
Hope on the Horizon
What would make a family leave their home for an unfamiliar land on a distant frontier? For the nearly 300 men, women, and children on the Anza Expedition, it was the chance for a fresh start. In 1775, life in northern . . . — — Map (db m38537) HM
In service with the U.S. Army and U.S. Marines
1960 to 1991
Weight 58 tons • Crew of 4
Main Weapon 105mm Rifled Gun
This tank is dedicated to all veterans of
San Luis Obispo County who have served
our country.
•
San Luis Obispo . . . — — Map (db m38502) HM
A Spanish mission founded by Fray Junipero Serra, O.F.M., First president of the California missions. This was the fifth in a chain of 21 missions stretching from San Diego to Sonoma. Built by the Chumash Indians living in the area. Its combination . . . — — Map (db m27237) HM
This is the site of the worlds original and first motel. Construction started in 1925 at a cost of $80,000. The word “motel” was first thought of here by Architect Arthur Heineman. — — Map (db m38453) HM
On October 29, 1960, a chartered aircraft carrying the Cal Poly Mustang Football Team crashed on takeoff at the Toledo, Ohio Airport. Sixteen Mustang football players, the team manager, and a Mustang booster were killed in the crash and twenty-two . . . — — Map (db m38511) HM
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