Category Archives: Highway 9

Felton History: Old Felton Post Office ca. 1930’s

Posted on October 18, 2015 by vickiwees

I believe this photo of the old Felton Post Office was taken circa 1930’s and was next door to the original Roy’s market, which was across the street from the later Roy’s before New Leaf took over.

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Felton School: 1904 Receipt for Bell

Posted on January 11, 2015 by vickiwees

This 1904 receipt was sent to me by Carol Harrington, who is related to H.A. De Wald, purchaser of the bell for Felton School and long time Felton resident:

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Hwy 9: “Big Trees Hwy” a Brief History

Posted on January 5, 2015 by vickiwees

I thought this comment from local historian Derek Whaley was interesting enough to post. Also check out his AWESOME website: http://www.santacruztrains.com/p/santa-cruz-rr.html Derek Whaley Highway 9 has never officially been called Big Trees Highway. In fact, it hasn’t even been called … Continue reading →

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Felton History: Sycamore Grove Resort Camp

Posted on January 4, 2015 by vickiwees

Could this be Felton Grove or was there a Sycamore Grove Resort Camp somewhere off Hwy 9 near Felton? I’m including the front and back of this postcard with the hope that someone (Ronnie?) can also help me date the … Continue reading →

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Felton History: 1951 – Little Miss Timber Day (3 photos)

Posted on December 11, 2014 by vickiwees

Photo #1: Little Miss Timber Days, Jeannette Thompson, photo 1951: Photo #2: Pattie Dee Klein’s store on Hwy 9, South Felton, 1948. Courtesy Patsy (Klein) Wright. Photo #3: Patsy (Klein) Wright’s “foreign make” car.

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Felton History: 1960’s Bob Judd Quartet at Costella’s

Posted on November 7, 2014 by vickiwees

Joseph Di Benedetto, who played drums in the band has kindly sent a photo of the band that was in this Costella’s ad circa 1960’s. Scroll down to see photo. Thanks Joseph! Costella’s Ad: Photo of Bob Judd Band:

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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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Hwy 9: 1930’s Photos (2)

Posted on May 19, 2014 by vickiwees

Check out these 2 awesome photos! One week I get photo #1 from reader Jim Costella and a week later photo #2 from Thelma Dalman. Both have deep roots in Felton. Photo #1: Photo #2:

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Felton Businesses: Costella’s Chalet

Posted on May 5, 2014 by vickiwees

You can see Costella’s Chalet in the header of this blog. Far left, 1947. Does anyone out there remember Bob Judd and his music?

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Felton History: Bridges 1800’s +

Posted on April 17, 2014 by vickiwees

Readers have asked about the history of Felton’s bridges. Randall Brown, Felton historian, was kind enough to give the following response and maps:  

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