Tag Archives: Felton History

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 History: Who Was Mrs. Rideout? (Photos series)

Posted on September 22, 2015 by vickiwees
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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: Rideout Ranch Series – Early 1900’s

Posted on November 24, 2014 by vickiwees

A few months ago one of my readers, Carol Harrington, who has deep roots in Felton, started sending me some wonderful photos of Old Felton. In Sept. she sent some that had “Rideout Ranch” written on them. I’d never heard … 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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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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