Archiv der Kategorie: California

Past and Present of Alameda County – Joseph Eugene Baker

The county was formed on March 25, 1853, from a large portion of Contra Costa County and a smaller portion of Santa Clara County. Much of what is now considered an intensively urban region, with major cities, was developed as a trolley car suburb of San Francisco in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The historical progression from Native American tribal lands to Spanish, then Mexican ranches, then to farms, ranches, and orchards, then multiple city centers and suburbs, is shared with the adjacent and closely associated Contra Costa County. This detailed narrative gives an in-depth view of the county’s history.

Past and Present of Alameda County

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Annals of San Francisco – Frank Soulé

The volume is divided into two parts: the first comprising the History of California from its discovery until 1848; the second containing a narrative of events, year by year, that occurred in San Francisco from 1848 to 1854, inclusive, with frequent references to occurrences in other portions of the State.

Annals of San Francisco

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Annals of San Francisco.

ISBN: 9783849677879.

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San Francisco Basics (from Wikipedia):

San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. The consolidated city-county covers an area of about 47.9 square miles (124 km2) at the north end of the … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

A History of the City of San Francisco – John S. Hittell

The scenes which the author tries to depict for the reader show a multitude of figures and many phases of passion. A host of adventurers flocking from the centers of civilization on the shores of the Atlantic, half across the world, to a remote corner on the coast of what was then the semi-barbarous Pacific, coming to make a brief stay in the rude search for gold, brought a high culture with them, and suddenly lifted their new home to an equal place among the most enlightened communities. The early American settlers in California, instead of being, as many persons at a distance supposed they would be, the … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

San Francisco – A History of the Pacific Coast Metropolis Vol. 2 – John Philip Young

Although the period of active life of San Francisco has been a short one, as historical periods go, it has been crowded with incident. Enough of the latter could be found to present a vivid picture of the career of the metropolis of the Pacific coast, but in this work something more has been attempted than a mere recital of occurrences. It has been the purpose of the author to trace the causes of the growth of the City, and to describe the manifold activities of its citizens. This is volume two out of two of one of the most thrilling and detailed histories … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

San Francisco – A History of the Pacific Coast Metropolis Vol. 1 – John Philip Young

Although the period of active life of San Francisco has been a short one, as historical periods go, it has been crowded with incident. Enough of the latter could be found to present a vivid picture of the career of the metropolis of the Pacific coast, but in this work something more has been attempted than a mere recital of occurrences. It has been the purpose of the author to trace the causes of the growth of the City, and to describe the manifold activities of its citizens. This is volume one out of two of one of the most thrilling and detailed histories … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

History of Santa Clara County – Eugene T. Sawyer

There is no county in California so rich in material, romantic, progressive and adventurous, as the County of Santa Clara. It absorbs about the whole of the Santa Clara Valley, rightly proclaimed the richest valley in the state, and in respect of size, the richest in the world. It is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay and the county, itself, embraces 1304 square miles. This book tells the story of this exceedingly beautiful piece of earth from the first settlements to the early 20th century.

History of Santa Clara County

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History of Santa Clara County.

ISBN: 9783849678470.

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Pioneer Days In The San Bernardino Valley – Eliza Persis Russell Robbins Crafts

The author discloses an intimate picture of Indian life and character, the Indians being the desert Cahuillas and their noted chief—Cabazon. She also tells of the early Mormon pioneers, with some reference to Capt. Jefferson Hunt and the Death Valley Party, and more particularly to the Brier family. Mrs. Crafts’ book makes for interesting reading; and it may well be considered one of the most important among the relatively few source records available concerning the early history of the San Bernardino Valley. The author moved into the Valley in 1854, at the age of 29 and lived here for the remainder of her long, eventful life. Her … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

History Of Riverside County, California – Elmer Wallace Holmes

Elmer Wallace Holmes provides us with a thorough history of one of the most beautiful counties in the US, with its beautiful valleys and magnificent mountains, its equable climate and fertile soil. He tells us about the big cities, the Perris and Moreno valleys, San Jacinto and San Gorgonio and much more …

History Of Riverside County, California

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History Of Riverside County, California.

ISBN: 9783849680923

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Riverside County Basics (from Wikipedia):

Riverside County, California, is one of fifty-eight counties in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,189,641, making it the 4th-most populous county in California and … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

San Diego County, California – Samuel F. Black

Samuel F. Black provides an overview of the history of San Diego County from the earliest days till the early 20th century. He reflects on the history of Lower California, the settlement of San Diego, the times of St. Francis and Alonzo E. Horton, the evolution of railroads and streets and many more topics.

San Diego County, California

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San Diego County, California.

ISBN: 9783849681885

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San Diego Basics (from Wikipedia):

San Diego is a major city in California, United States. It is in San Diego County, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, approximately 120 miles (190 km) south of Los … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

The City And County Of San Diego – Theodore Strong Van Dyke

In this narrative the author recounts the history of San Diego city and county from the early days on. He gives short overviews of the Bay region, the Lower Coast division, the Northern and the Mountain divisions, as well as other interesting facts like the development of water supply, production and farming.

The City And County Of San Diego

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The City And County Of San Diego.

ISBN: 9783849681878

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San Diego Basics (from Wikipedia):

San Diego is a major city in California, United States. It is in San Diego County, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...