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"During the 1890s, Santa Cruz briefly gained national attention for its fabled Venetian Water Carnival on the lower San Lorenzo River."
Frank Norris, author of McTeague and The Octopus, grew up in Oakland and San Francisco. He attended the University of California for four years, but failed to graduate because of poor grades in mathematics. After spending a year studying literature…
Floats on the San Lorenzo River, part of the festivities of the 1912 Santa Cruz Water Pageant. The pageant also included yacht races, sporting events, concerts, theatrical productions and fireworks. Fred W. Swanton was the Director-General of the…
The Elks float in the Water Pageant of 1912. The San Lorenzo River was dammed to create a lake for the duration of the pageant. The marine parade, led by the Queen's barge, took place every evening. Some floats were awarded prizes.
Along the San Lorenzo River, the stage and seats are prepared for the 1912 Water Pageant. $15,000 was expected to be spent on preparations. The amphitheater was capable of seating 4000 spectators. It was built on 'Pageant Island' in the middle of the…
Decorated boats and barges in the Water Carnival on the San Lorenzo River.
A view of the central stage for the Water Carnival on the San Lorenzo River.
The first Venetian Water Carnival, 1895. The citizens of Santa Cruz raised funds for the Carnival and financier J. Philip Smith made up any shortfall. Mr. Philip's step-daughter, Anita Gonzales, was the Queen of the Carnival. Queen Anita's barge and…
Miss California Pageant contest on the Boardwalk beach bandstand. From its start in 1924 until 1985, the pageant was held in Santa Cruz. The contestants (l. to r.) represent the cities of Pacific Grove, Santa Rosa, Alameda, Lodi, Stockton, ? Mission,…