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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1R9M_pigeon-point-light-station-state-historic-park_Pescadero-CA.html
Pre-1800s: Ohlone Indians inhabit the coast Early 1800s: Spanish name Punta de las Balenas - Whale Point 1850s: Clipper ship Carrier Pigeon wrecks on the rocks that are thereafter called Pigeon Point 1860: Boom and cable rigged to load lumber…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QRR_steele-brothers-dairy-ranch_Pescadero-CA.html
Beginning in the 1850's the Steele Brothers pioneered one of the first large-scale commercial cheese and dairy businesses in California. They extended their operations from Point Reyes to Rancho Punta de Año Nuevo in 1862. This 7000 acre ranch co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QRQ_methodist-episcopal-church-of-pescadero_Pescadero-CA.html
The Methodist Episcopal Church of Pescadero built between 1889 and 1890 is based on an interpretation of a design presented in a pattern book published by the church. No other Methodist Episcopal churches built from the same plan exist in this reg…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QRJ_ano-nuevo-island_Pescadero-CA.html
Año Nuevo Island wasn't always an island! The first Spanish explorers to sail past this place named it Punto Año Nuevo or New Year's Point. The long jutting point has eroded since the 1600s. It is now an island separated from the mainland by a r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QRI_steele-ranch_Pescadero-CA.html
Today the cow barn is the visitor center for the Marine Education Center, the horse barn serves as a theater and classroom, and the smaller, two-story creamery building is the volunteer headquarters and park office. Coastal Dairy The histo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QRH_dickerman-steele-house_Pescadero-CA.html
This house was built in 1878, by Edwin Dickerman for his bride Effie Steele. This plaque is in memory of their daughter, Flora, who married Jake Frank Steele. Flora lived in the house from 1881 to 1963.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19Z9_duartes-tavern_Pescadero-CA.html
In the 1890's Pescadero was known as a resort town boasting two hotels and two saloons. Now one hundred years later, one saloon still operates. Duarte's Tavern is run by the third and fourth generation of the Duarte family. Back in the 1890's, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM83U_methodist-episcopal-church-of-pescadero_Pescadero-CA.html
This Property Has BeenPlaced On TheNATIONAL REGISTEROF HISTORIC PLACESBy The United States Department Of The Interior National Register of Historic Places Statement of Significance: Building/structure dates: 1890 initial constructionSignific…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10U_pigeon-point-lighthouse_Pescadero-CA.html
This brick lighthouse was built to incorporate a French first order Fresnel lens. Although no longer used, the lens is still operable in the lantern room. Previously the lens had been installed at Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. It first flashed ov…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8Y_first-congregational-church-of-pescadero_Pescadero-CA.html
Built in May 1867, this is the oldest church building on its original site within the San Mateo-Santa Clara County region. Its classical revival style reflects the cultural background of pioneer Yankee settlers of the South San Francisco peninsula…
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