The Town I Like - Santa Cruz
A 1951 article on many appealing facets of Santa Cruz complemented by charming illustrations of its locations. A slight emphasis on floriculture, then on early history.
Notables: Frank Reinelt, Keith Shaffer, begonia capital, Natural Bridges Beach State Park, Charley Parkhurst, Elihu Anthony, Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Brad McDonald, Ed Philippet, Casa del Rey Hotel, Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Notables: Frank Reinelt, Keith Shaffer, begonia capital, Natural Bridges Beach State Park, Charley Parkhurst, Elihu Anthony, Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Brad McDonald, Ed Philippet, Casa del Rey Hotel, Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Creator:
Bob Barnes
Source:
- Lincoln-Mercury Times
- Ford Motor Company
Date: 1951
Type:
ARTICLE
Coverage:
- Santa Cruz
- 1950s
- Painting
- Painters
- Floriculture
- Agriculture
- State parks
Identifier: MS-SANTA CRUZ-SANTA CRUZ CITY 1940 TO 1970-24
Collection
Citation
Barnes, Bob. “The Town I Like - Santa Cruz.” Lincoln-Mercury Times. 1951. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/138951. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.