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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZIP_floriston_Floriston-CA.html
Established in 1872 as Bronco, this railroad wood stop became a noted ice and lumber center and was renamed in 1891. The Floriston Pulp and Paper Company built the present town after 1899 and operated one of the world's largest pulp mill through 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZIN_clinton-narrow-gauge-railroad_Truckee-CA.html
First steam railroad logging operation in the Truckee River Basin. Commenced operation in the late 1870's under the supervision of Fred Burckhalter, head of the Pacific Lumber and Wood Co. Line extended 10 miles along Juniper Creek with hopes of e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZIM_soda-springs-hotel_Soda-Springs-CA.html
History
Before the coming of the hotels and ski areas, the only Summit industry was the railroad. There had been a few dairies, two ice houses, sheep and some lumbering, even a still on the hill, but the railroad was key to the Summit.
After…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZIL_central-sierra-snow-lab_Soda-Springs-CA.html
History
California has some of the most productive farmland in the world and a population of 38 million people. California alone is on of the biggest economies in the world. Water is critical to that economy and Sierran snows are critical to t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZIJ_donner-ski-ranch_Truckee-CA.html
History
The first ski lift on Signal Hill (now Donner Ski Ranch) was built by Johnny Ellis in 1937. This forerunner of the "Ranch" included two rope tows powered by Model A automobiles sitting on blocks (the manila rope going around the rear w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZIE_the-transcontinental-railroad-and-boca-dam_Truckee-CA.html
In 1866 the Central Pacific Railroad in their push east over the Sierra Nevada set up Construction Camp 17 just downstream from here at the confluence of the Truckee River and the Little Truckee River. Camp 17 quickly became known as Boca, Spanish…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZHC_soda-springs-store_Soda-Springs-CA.html
History
There have been many Soda Springs stores over the years on both sides of the railroad tracks. The original Soda Springs Store serviced the many industries on the Summit: ice harvesting, diaries, lumber mills, sheep grazing, and of cour…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TCY_old-truckee-jail-historical_Truckee-CA.html
Built in September 1875 and in continuous use until 1964
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LXV_the-old-post-office_Grass-Valley-CA.html
This building is known as The Old Post Office. It was built in 1914 by the United States Government as the Grass Valley Post Office. From 1914 until 1984 the Post Office functioned form mail, package and gold shipments from the many mines in the a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KHM_donner-summit-canyon-history_Truckee-CA.html
Welcome to Donner Summit Canyon
You are about to enjoy a wonderful experience with exquisite views, forests and trails. It is also the gateway to the most important square mile in California's history! Donner Pass, located above the property, is …