Alba Road

Alba Road was built by Mr. Coates who owned the Ben Lomond vineyards on the mountain and Pacific Mills in town. It was built with a grade that six horses could pull 2000 lbs of lumber up the hill. it supported the expansion of orchards and vineyards in the hills above Ben Lomond after the logging was done.
Source:
  • Mt. Echo
  • Santa Cruz Surf
Date: 1900-03-31
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • 1880s
  • 1900s
  • Ben Lomond
Identifier: Fe-BEN-Roads-10

Collection

Faye Ellis Collection

Citation

“Alba Road.” Mt. Echo. 1900-03-31. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/139565. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.