Category Archives: Felton History

Zayante/Lompico: 1920’s Photo

Posted on October 28, 2014 by vickiwees

Photo Courtesy of Randall Brown:

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Felton: Post Office – circa 1930’s

Posted on October 18, 2014 by vickiwees

Unidentified photo of woman and child in front of Felton Post Office, circa 1930’s?

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Felton: Doc Capelli – Comment re: Yesterday’s Post

Posted on October 13, 2014 by vickiwees

Fascinating comment from Jack Baker re: Doc Capelli’s motorcycle: Jack Baker tenakee@gmail.com 50.29.215.47 Submitted on 2014/10/13 at 4:27 am Doc appears to be mounted on what I think is a 1922 Deluxe Henderson 4 cylinder motorcycle. They were one of … Continue reading →

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Felton: Policeman Doc Capelli

Posted on October 12, 2014 by vickiwees

I LOVE this photo of “Doc” Capelli taken either in Felton or Santa Cruz, date?

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Lime Kilns: Hihn St. Felton Mash up – Then and Now

Posted on September 18, 2014 by vickiwees

Photo #1 – 1902 Felton Lime Kiln, Hihn St, Felton. Harry De Wald 2nd from right. Photo #2 – Mashup Courtesy of Derek Whaley, Railroad Historian:

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Felton History: 1900 Camera Club + Eccles

Posted on August 8, 2014 by vickiwees
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Felton School: 1920 Photo + 1937 Student Photo

Posted on July 25, 2014 by vickiwees

1920 photo of Felton School and 1937 photo of Felton School students (courtesy of Howard Rugg). There was a tennis court on one side and the old Felton Community Hall on the other side. Can anyone help identify these kids … Continue reading →

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Railroad: 1908 Photo of Train Chugging Thru Felton

Posted on July 2, 2014 by vickiwees

This photo confirms Derek Whaley’s comment on the last post “Felton Train Wreck”. It shows the train going through Felton close to or through what’s now the Safeway shopping center, not BEHIND it. Does that sound right to you Derek?

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Railroad: Early 1900’s Felton Train Wreck

Posted on July 2, 2014 by vickiwees

Felton Train Wreck, early 1900’s, near/below what’s now Safeway/Ernie’s Auto.  

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Hwy 9: circa 1947 (2 photos)

Posted on June 13, 2014 by vickiwees

New Costella’s Chalet rebuilt after the 1946 fire. Courtesy of Jim Costella: Photo #1: Photo #2:  

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