Welcome to 2010

Here's the cover of January 1952 issue of the The Knotty Post (the Knott's Berry Farm employee magazine) to ring in the new year. I hope you all have a happy and healthy 2010!

Huntington Beach centennial and book

To round out Huntington Beach's centennial year, I'm posting a few photos from 1908, the year before it incorporated as a city. No, I don't know who these people are, but aren't these some great images?
Yes, those are sugar beets in the wagon shown above. Note the dog riding atop the beets.
Joe Santiago (the guy who owns the historic Charles Warner house, and who now has the Manning House hovering over his garage,) writes to tell us that signed copies of his book, Ebb & Flow: 100 Years of Huntington Beach, are available "at California Greetings on Main and Orange Streets downtown for only $12, or unsigned at DeGuelle Glass on Adams and Alabama for only $10."

Frohliche Weihnachten

Merry Christmas to all my readers!
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Today's photo shows the Gunther family children and some of their friends in Orange on Christmas Day, 1907. A new bicycle, a new wagon, and a new doll! Gee!
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Update: I originally took this image from the material posted to Calisphere by the Orange Public Library (OPL). A day or two later, curiosity led me to OPL's own website, to see if there was additional information. Not only was there additional information, there was conflicting information.
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Rather than the Gunther family, they identify the group as the, "Loescher family children and others with wagon, standing beneath palm tree on Christmas Day, 1907, at corner of Palmyra Avenue and Center Street."
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The OPL site also provides names: "...Left to right, standing in back: 1. Ewald Grum; 2. Henry Rickles; 2nd row: 3. Walter Loescher wearing cap; 4. unidentified bareheaded boy; 5. Hiker Batterman, with black hat; 6. Adolf Dittmer Jr, with black hat & suspenders; 7. Eleanore Loescher, girl with doll; Seated in "Star Coaster Wagon" are: 8. Ruth Loescher; 9. Arthur Dittmer; 10. Elmer Gunther."
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Perhaps the Loeschers, the Gunthers and the Dittmers were related?

Knott's Preserved and Tustin's Broadmoor Homes

Just when I thought I was done with Knott's, something else really cool turns up. Knott's Berry Farm historian Christopher Merritt writes,

"I finally got my website - KnottsPreserved.com - up and running. It's ostensibly to promote the book, which is coming out this March - but even more, to show many of the images that were cut from the book due to size limitations. Trying to fit 90 years of history into a 144-page book will do that! ...I will be adding more [to the site] as time allows...

"I also have a blog,... The first entry tells you the background on how this project came to be... This is the page to bookmark and check on every so often to learn what is going on with the book.

"Be sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom of [each] page. At the bottom, I am trying to include excerpts from many of the interviews I have done over the years, and some of the recordings in my collection."
To go along with Chris' news, I posted a photo of Knott's old Church of Reflections at the top of today's post. The image below is a close-up from the same photo, showing the Christmas decor (circa the 1960s) in more detail.
To add a little color to today's post, I'm also tacking on this 1966 image, (below), of the Chicken Dinner Restaurant/shopping area of Knott's. Notice the guys on ladders in the background, putting up Christmas decorations.
On very interesting but unrelated note, Kathy Hall recently wrote to let us know about her "website dedicated to the history and architecture of the Broadmoor Homes tract in central Tustin. ...A grass roots effort has formed among some of the residents to encourage the restoration and preservation of these classic midcentury modern houses. Our community was featured in Atomic Ranch Magazine last spring."
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These homes were built in the late sixties and reflect that era in California Modernism. Thanks for sharing this with us, Kathy!

Woman Over Thirty - Hairstyles

Hairstyles for the woman on the go range from coloured hairstyles, Italian haircut for the modern woman, haircuts for the older woman and new hairstyles for women set by today's fashion trends and modelling houses. The woman living life in her thirties truly becomes a trend setter when it comes to the fashionable hair style that she desires.

The 30's woman is often full of activity working in her career, managing a business or operation of a very busy household with demanding teenagers and time schedules.

Through the ages of twenty to forty the woman is settling into and progressing through life with her career and the growth of her family.

It is for this reason that the 30's woman chooses a hairstyle that will fit in with her demanding schedule that suits her lifestyle. Her hairstyle needs to be suitable for work and socialising with her peers and friends.

The 30's woman will often choose a shorter style of hair as opposed to the high maintenance of longer hair and the demands on the woman's time to maintain her long hair style. At times when a woman enters her 30's she will find that her hair is thinning and starting to take on grey roots where they once did not appear.

Short cut hairstyle for the woman in her 30's allows her to keep up with a colour maintenance program where the roots of her hair are dyed to remove the grey colouring. Short style haircuts is less demanding to maintain than longer or middle length hair and this provides the woman valuable time better spent elsewhere.

The main reason why a woman in her 30's prefers a shorter style haircut comes down to time management, easier to maintain and more cost effective then longer hairstyles.

When considering your hairstyle take into account the shape of your face and the colour of your skin. Not only that but it is an unfortunate stage of life where you may have some middle age spread that might be accentuated by one style of haircut. Speaking with your friends and asking them their opinion will help you to narrow down the style of haircut you will choose.

Always remember to cut out some photos of the hairstyle you choose of other woman over 30 hair styles as well as the colour you would like your hair so you can discuss it with your hairstylist.
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Christmas in Huntington Beach, 1950

This nativity scene was part of the civic Christmas decor in Huntington Beach in 1950. You can see a bit of the Pavilion (a.k.a. the Pav-a-lon) behind the palm fronds. Duke's restaurant now stands at this location.
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This scene was part of the "Forty Miles of Christmas Smiles" decorating contest, which was sponsored each year by the Orange County Coast Association. If I were judging, I think I'd have to mark my hometown down a couple points for that Joseph figure. He looks suspiciously like a female department store manikin. (It also reminds me of that scene in Life of Brian with all the women with fake beards taking part in a stoning.)

Long Curly Hair Styles - Romantic, Feminine, Elegant and Sexy

Romantic, feminine, elegant & sexy - these are just some of the words which can be used to describe long curly hair styles. Whether you have lush, natural curls or a slightly wavy texture, the good news is that you can wear them in a variety of styles that will suit almost every occasion.

Before enumerating the many styles that you can wear, let us first give out some maintenance tips if you prefer to wear your hair long, curly or wavy. First of all, make sure that you do have the right cut for your hair. Check with your stylist. Do you need to let your hair grow so that its volume can be maintained? Will cutting in a layered style work to highlight the curliness that you have? Or does it need an even trim at the bottom so that the lushness of the curls can be maintained.

After having just-the-right haircut, the next thing that you need to work on is maintaining its health. Remember that thick, curly and long hair is prone to dryness, so make sure to use hair care products suitable for the texture and natural state of your hair. Also, use a wide-toothed comb if its absolutely necessary for you to comb - otherwise, running your fingers through them is the best styling option.

Selecting Just-the-Right Type of Long Curly Hair Styles to Suit You

Although long, curly locks may look a bit difficult to maintain, the good news is that there are a lot of different designs you can use to vary your look depending on the occasion. As such, all the effort that you spent in maintaining your long locks will all be worth it in the end.

To give you an idea, here is a list of the different hair styles that you can apply to your long, curly hair:

* Side Partition - Depending on the shape of your face, long, curly hair which is worn parted to the side can be a very flattering look. You can wear your hair loose or have it in an elegant ponytail at the back.
* Middle Part - Again, the partition that you should make for your long, curly locks should depend on the shape of your face. A middle partition is gives off that ultra-feminine look, especially when combined with the long, curly locks that you have.
* An Updo - For more formal occasions, you may want to gather your luscious locks up in an elegant updo. The good news is that you can let out a few loose curls on the side and the back of your head to frame your face - this look will flatter just about anyone.
* Bangs or Layers - If you're tired of having a straight and even cut for your long, curly hair, have your stylist make variations with the cut by using layers or adding bangs for some depth to your hair style.
* Romantic - Finally, no other hair style looks sexier than the classic, long curly hairstyles. All you need to do is wear your long and curly hair loose and voila - an instant romantic style that you can wear for any occasion!

Long, curly hairstyles can give you the ultimate flexibility and styling design. Maintaining your hair's health is paramount to avoiding frizz, building body and volume, and keeping curl control. Use products design for waves and length, and you'll be rewarded with soft, smooth hair that has humidity resistance and shine!
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Knott's Berry Farm sold to investment group

I'm already WAY beyond my quota for Knott-related posts this year. But how can I ignore the news that Knott's Berry Farm, (along with the rest of the Cedar Fair company,) has been purchased? What will the new owners, Apollo Global Management, do to this historic site? Only time will tell. I hope Apollo realizes what a treasure they have in not only the Farm itself, but in many of the people who work there.
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The image above shows the cover of the Knotty Post employee magazine from December 1953. The photo below shows a Christmas garland being hung on the entrance to Ghost Town in about 1962Text Color.
The next photo shows a Christmas billboard for Knott's. It was probably painted by Don Treece, Jerry Nicholson, and the other guys in the sign shop.
It's always a little scary when any historic property gets a new owner -- Especially one we don't know well. And as in similar situations, I await their first move with cautious optimism.

Bankruptcy, anteaters, apes, Oral Roberts, Disney, FedMart, etc.

The Orange County Board of Supervisors reach out from 1993 to wish you Happy Holidays. Little did they know that by the following December there would be a lot fewer smiles on the 5th floor of the Hall of Administration. Thanks to Robert Citron and some bad investments, the County was on its way to bankruptcy. Looking at this photo, you wish you could go back in time and warn them.
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The Anteater Antics blog has had some fun posts about UCI lately, including cartoonist Johnny Hart's anteater design, Ansel Adams' visit, and the filming of The Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.
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Two celebrities who, (previously unbeknownst to me,) lived in Orange County, also died here this week. First, televangelist Oral Roberts (who I think we all figured lived in the Deep South) and then Roy E. Disney each died in Newport Beach. I saw Roy Disney in person exactly once. I was visiting the old Animation Building at Disney Studios for the first time when an elevator opened near me and the SPITTING IMAGE of Walt Disney walked out. I had no idea who Roy E. Disney was at that point in my life, but the look-alike factor gave me quite a shock. For a moment I wondered if the urban legends about Walt and cryogenics were true.
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Speaking of those who have "passed on" recently, the Pleasant Family Shopping blog has a nice post about Sol Price, the man who brought us FedMart and Price Club. Remember when those chains had stores all over Orange County?
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The Disneyland Nomenclature blog has a great post on the aborted Discovery Bay project at Disneyland in the late 1970s. They even (for a limited time) have a downloadable audio clip related to what could have been a whole new "land" within the park.

Walt's Disneyland, December 1966

Today's photos both show Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. in December 1966. The place is almost empty in the image above, which was taken by someone working for Knott's Berry Farm. By contrast, look how many people are in the Disney promotional photo below. Personally, I'd rather go to Disneyland on the day shown above.Walt Disney died that same month, exactly 43 years ago today. Heaven knows what else he and his companies might have accomplished had Lucky Strikes not taken him so soon.
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In any case, only three days after his death, "Disneyland Around the Seasons" was broadcast on national television, feature Walt as its host. A clip of that program, showing a jetpack flight in Tomorrowland, is available on YouTube. The entire program is available on a great DVD set entitled, Disneyland: Secrets, Stories & Magic.

Downtown Santa Ana, Christmas, 1930s

Before malls and "big box" stores, where did people do their Christmas shopping? Downtown! Today I'm posting a few images of Downtown Santa Ana at Christmastime in the 1930s. The photo above shows the 100 block of E. 4th Street, including J. C. Penney in the foreground and Montgomery Ward on the near side of the intersection with Main St. That "Monkey Wards" building was a real art deco beauty. It's now a parking lot for First American Corp.
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The next photo, below, shows N. Main St., between 2nd and 3rd. I think I prefer the over-the-street garlands they used today over the ones they used during the last depression.
Today's last photo, below, shows the Otis Building at 4th St. and Main, an intersection which was long the hub of commerce in Santa Ana. The building still stands and hasn't changed much in appearance. However, the Owl Drug Co., which was affiliated with Rexall, is long gone.

All photos in today's post come from the history room at the Santa Ana Public Library.

Santa Ana Fire Department, Christmas 1927

Here's a photo of the men of Santa Ana's Fire Station #4, taken around Christmas 1927. Photo courtesy the History Room at the Santa Ana Public Library.

Santa, Lacy preservation, airplanes, WWII & Olive

Thanks to all the great authors who came to the Orange County Historical Society's Authors Night yesterday evening! We were all introduced to some interesting people and interesting new local history books. And as you can see in these photos, Santa Claus also attended. He even led us in the flag salute. (That's right, Santa's an American! No toys for you, Kim Jong-il!) More photos from the evening are posted here.
Legal action by the Friends of the Lacy Historic Neighborhood has (at least temporarily) halted the demolition of 15 historic homes near the train station in Downtown Santa Ana. This should provide a stay of execution until at least May or June. Hopefully, the City and the preservationists can work together to find a better solution by then.
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The Lyon Air Museum has finally opened across the runway from the John Wayne Airport. I got a tour of it last year, (when only a fraction of their displays were in place,) and it was already pretty amazing. If you have any interest in historic airplanes or WWII, it's a definite must-see.
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Daralee Ota has added information about Barbara (Danker) Oldewage and Ernest Danker to her Olive Through The Ages website.

Orange County Hospital Building (1914-2010)

According to UCI Medical Center, the old 1914 Orange County Hospital building they inherited "is being demolished soon." The building had a couple additions over the years, but they were consistent with the original design. The central portion of the building looks much like it did when it was new. Go see it (amid the towers of UCI Medical Center) while you still can. I've also posted a couple recent photos of the front and back of the building on Flickr.
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For its part, UCI Medical Center will hold an event "Celebrating the Life of Building 10" on Jan. 28, 11:30am-1pm. "We invite you to hear from leadership and employees whose lives have been touched by [our] oldest building. Refreshments will be served."
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They are also holding a "storytelling contest": "Share with us your fondest memory of Building 10 before it's removed from our medical center campus. Write a few sentences about the impact or impression this building has had on you. All contest participants will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. Your story may also appear in print and be featured at this event.The contest deadline is Friday, December 18, 2009. Please e-mail Connie Worden at clworden@uci.edu."
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What can I say?
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Maybe some of you historians out there can use this as an opportunity to tell the story of the County Hospital.

Newport Beach, Christmas, Peanuts, Dana, etc.

Today's photo shows Newport Beach City Hall in Dec. 1950. Currently, a new City Hall is being planned for a site near the Central Library.
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With all the local historical societies, museums, etc in O.C., it's now officially beyond me to keep track of all their holiday events. I'll still post news of Christmas events that comes my way, but please also check the links in the right-hand column of this blog for your local organizations. Also, you might want to check the calendar on Yahoo's O.C. History Group. .
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Meanwhile, here are some random updates,...
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Craig Lockwood of Laguna Beach recently completed a book about early Laguna lifeguard and surfer George "Peanuts" Larson.
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John Felder recently posted about William Henry Dana on his "Laguna Beach History" blog.
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Patrick Jenkins has posted some great Lion Country Safari photos on his always enjoyable "Stuff From The Park" blog. He's also posted some old Knott's Berry Farm paper Ghost Town models that I will try printing out and assembling myself at some point. (I'll post a photo of the results when I get that far.)
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I was going to mention something when our Orange County History photo pool on Flickr reached 150 members. Well, we sailed right past that mark this week and now have 158. As of this writing, 2344 photos have been posted there. Thanks for all the great photography!

Short Trendy Hairstyles - What's HOT for 2007

A short trendy hair style for the modern woman can make life a lot easier. There's less time spent taking care of it - what could you do with that extra 15-25 minutes you'll save not having to style and dry your long locks? Something short and 'today' can also boost your confidence and even make you look younger!

However, it's critical to match the short hairstyle to the shape of your face and to your personality and lifestyle. It's important to have a balanced look between your upper body, face and hair.

Below are some short trendy hair styles that should get you some looks in 2007.

THE PIXIE CUT

A Chopped up and brazenly messy do. Made popular in the 60's - remember Twiggie? It can look simply amazing with the summer weather coming. Toss in some highlights, slick down the bangs or go with a bold color to add variety or make a statement.

This style will really show off your face so be sure you're confident about your facial features and skin before going with this hairstyle. If your eyes are a central feature of your face, this style can really make them 'pop'. You should also have delicate, "fine boned", angular features to your face.

The predominate feature of this style are the close-cropped layers that frame your face. It's also very short and close-cropped around your ears and back of the neck. Other features are a many short pieces that vary in length so there are many places on your hair that are even. Halle Berry has sported this hair style very successfully over the years. Sharon Stone too.

BOB's

The new Bob has edgy styles and variations that men, women and children are choosing for this years cut. Salons are reporting it as the most asked for style and expect the trend to hold for quite some time.

This haircut could work on women aged 21 to easily 50. What makes a bob work well is soft, straight hair. The rest is a question of face structure. Women with longer faces should opt for bangs and a shorter cut, while those with round faces should have a Bob with side bangs that are cut away from the face.

Here are a few that should be fit, flirty and fabulous this year:

Inverted Bob
A great hairstyle if you have really fine hair. It's one of the few trendy and most popular hairstyles that women with baby fine hair can wear and look great.

Go chic sophisticate to ultra funky with punches of colors, various layers, and creative highlights. There's lots to choose from - the chic sleek pageboy image, asymmetrical, or going as bold as you dare - or something in between.

This bob can work with a wide range of hair textures. There are styles for curly, frizzy, straight, smooth, and wavy hair.

Short Bob
Best for oval or square faces. You can do many things with this hairstyle - cut some short, medium or long layers to spice it up. For a totally different trendy look, flip your under ends out. Don't get carried away. Or get brave and add some color to throw in some contrast.

Or change the angles to give it a different look - go short on one side blended to longer on the other side. Use a longer version if your face is very round. Very straight hair suits this hair cut well.

The general rule is the longest pieces of hair should fall just above the chin to keep the face hugging effect.

Blunt Bob
This hair style can make fine hair look thicker. However, be prepared to do a lot of hair straightening and maintenance with this hair style. Unless you are willing to straighten your hair every day, this hairstyle can be a pain for natural curly hair.

Go with a blunt line and bangs above the brow. A more severe fringe gives this hairstyle its sharpness. But agin, if you have curly hair, you may want to go with one of the other hair styles.

Curly Bob
Great for those with a rounder face however Winona Ryder has made this style work for her with her square shaped face. Utilize layers to help detail your curls

Make sure the length is longer than the chin and a tad longer on the neck to keep the style well balance and looking good. If you have spiral curls, don't go too short on this style. You may want to trim a few of the individual curls to keep the bulk down.

The bob is a timeless hairstyle. They are always "in" and seem to work well with natural curly hair.

LONG AND SHORT

If you have a more oval shaped faced, this may be the style for you. You can go from rocker chic if you have wavy hair to a look that appears to have wonderful body and life if you're more on the fine, straight hair side.

Make sure to keep the layers fairly long at the back and uneven all around. This hair style is about flow. For an optional look, add in uneven, heavy bangs that can be tucked behind either ear is popular too.

SHORT SHAG

Don't go with this hair style if you have really thick or really fine hair. Other than that, this looks great with every other hair type. Your face type should be fairly delicate and have small features to really make this hairstyle "sizzle".

SHORT TRENDY HAIRSTYLES FOR OLDER WOMEN

A short haircut for older women does not have to mean drab and boring. We all know that age is just a number right? Heck, you're as old a you feel. Age is just a number so don't feel you need to be put into a box with your hairstyle at this age.

You've finally obtained an age where you have some much deserved time to spend on yourself so why not get a short trendy hairstyle that reflects your attitude and your desire to look youthful? Besides, short, trendy hairstyles can be easy to maintain, look absolutely fabulous and give you more time to spend on other things - even if you 'look' like you've been all day in the salon.

Ask your stylist to cut your hair to a length of about 2 to 3 inches all over. There are gels and texturizers you can purchase to give you that "messy" look if that's your style or should we say "attitude"?. These can be toweled in or applied with the fingers and directed when blowing dry.

If you'd rather opt for a more classy or casual look no problem. There are many styles to choose from here too. Ask your stylist to cut your hair into contoured layers through the crown of your head. At the sides, your hair should be allowed to gently frame your face. This is an easy hairstyle to maintain if you have on "on the go" lifestyle.

USE TECHNOLOGY

There are many short hair styles that can have you looking fabulous this year. Everything from sophisticated to punk.

If you want to see exactly how you'll look in one of the new hairstyles, check out a few of the hairstyle picture services on the net. With some of the better ones, you can upload photos of yourself and see 100's of great hairstyles on your own face - even in 3D - so you can see what you will look like from every angle. They'll also let you browse the styles by your face shape, by featured celebrity hairstyle, or by hairstyle category. They really are a GREAT way to see into the future BEFORE spending big bucks on the stylist!

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In Walter Knott's Footsteps: Pomona

For the last entry in this series, we're going back to the first house Walter Knott built for Cordelia after they were married in 1911. As you can see in the "after" photo above (and another below), it still stands at 1040 W. 4th St., in Pomona.
Walter had a good, stable job as a foreman for a cement contractor. It was this job and this home, along with friends, family, and the comforts of life "in town," that the Knotts left behind in 1914 to homestead in desolate Newberry Springs.
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But that's how much farming, and the prospect of affordable land meant to Walter. From the time he was a child, tending gardens on borrowed patches of ground, he had agriculture in his blood. Who knew what it would lead to someday?
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I should have done this Knott series in chronological order, but I didn't originally see it growing the way it has. Here's a set of links to the various parts of the series, along with some of my earlier Knott-related posts, presented in more-or-less historical/chronological order:

In Walter Knott's Footsteps: Calico (3)

Today's before-and-after shots should round out the Calico portion of our tour, although I think there's probably still one more installment in the Knott's Footsteps series. The images above show Main Street in Calico as it appeared during its real ghost town years and as it appears today. The two images that follow show Lane's General Merchandise, which is one of only a few original buildings left in town. It's built of rammed earth.
The following before-and-after shots are a bit more confusing. They depict the old Calico schoolhouse in the 1890s and comparison shots today. However, the building that stands today is a scaled-down replica of the original, built by the Knotts in the 1950s. The replica building is significantly smaller. Still, it captures the spirit of the old building and is located on the same spot.
I apologize for the white stripes on the 1890s exterior shot. They were painted on the print I scanned, and I was able to Photoshop out only parts of them.
If you'd like to see more photos from our Mojave/Calico trek, visit my "Mojave" photo set on Flickr. The set includes images of the Mystery Shack (like the late Haunted Shack at Knott's Berry Farm), the Maggie Mine, Boot Hill, and other points of interest in Calico. It also includes more views of the Knott homestead, the historic Cajon Pass, and the bustling metropolis of Yermo.

St. Boniface Church sesquicentennial

Today I'm taking another break from the Knott series to talk about the sesquicentennial (150 years) of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Anaheim. They kicked off their year-long celebration last weekend with an all-too-brief, but outstanding, historical exhibit.
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The photo above shows their second church, built in 1879. The photo was taken after 1891, after the building was moved to Harbor and Chartres. The photo below shows their third church, which was built in 1902 and torn down in 1964.

Stephanie George and Carlota Haider created the exhibit. Stephanie writes, "It’s difficult to determine the date on which the first Mass was said in the burgeoning town, although sometime after 1865 seems likely. Traveling priests from San Gabriel Mission and the Plaza Church in Los Angeles frequented the area for sacraments and by 1869, the Catholic community had built a small church on a lot deeded to them from the Anaheim Water Company.
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"In 1875, they were officially established as a parish in the diocese of Monterey-Los Angeles. It was at this time that San Antonio de Padua de Santa Ana, the public chapel built in 1860 by funds provided by Bernardo Yorba, was designated a “mission” of St. Boniface and their sacramental records transferred to the church in Anaheim. It’s because of this that St. Boniface traces its roots to Yorba’s chapel and claims 1860 as its genesis.
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"The current edifice is the fourth building the Church has occupied at three different locations in the downtown area. After tearing down the first building in 1879, a second New England-style wooden clapboard church was erected on the same property on Cypress Street. This building was moved to another location in 1895 on Harbor at Chartres. In 1902, construction began on a brick Gothic-style building on the northwest corner of Harbor and Lincoln which served the parish for sixty years until the growth of the Catholic population, fueled by the post-World World II baby boom required a new building--constructed in 1963-1964--which remains today."
The photo above shows the current church when it was brand new. Notice that the landscaping wasn't even in yet. The photo below shows the 1902 church at Christmas in 1960 -- ending this post on an appropriately seasonal note.