Walking the planks in downtown SC
Santa Cruz Sentinel article from May 15, 1992, describing the temporary wooden walkways built along Pacific Avenue during the final phase of downtown mall reconstruction after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. The piece highlights the old-time atmosphere, challenges for businesses and delivery drivers, and a concurrent incident in which clogged water pipes flooded stores, disrupting local commerce.
Creator:
Robinson, John
Source:
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 1992-05-15
Type:
NEWS
Coverage:
1990s
Identifier: CF-44743
Collection
Citation
Robinson, John. “Walking the planks in downtown SC.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1992-05-15. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/120572. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.