Yester-Year Yarns
An article detailing interesting notes of Santa Cruz history, pairing contemporary 1969 locales with major and minor events in the two centuries preceding it. There is an emphasis on the Alta California years of Spanish colonization.
Notables: Francisco Palou, poco mas arriva, Beach Hill, Bianchi's Store, Tripe Hill, Holy Cross Church, Santa Cruz Creek, Santa Cruz Mission / Mission Santa Cruz, Sunken Hull, F A Hihn, El Camino Real, Bear Flag Revolt, Villa Branciforte, Cowell Beach
Notables: Francisco Palou, poco mas arriva, Beach Hill, Bianchi's Store, Tripe Hill, Holy Cross Church, Santa Cruz Creek, Santa Cruz Mission / Mission Santa Cruz, Sunken Hull, F A Hihn, El Camino Real, Bear Flag Revolt, Villa Branciforte, Cowell Beach
Creator:
Tom McHugh
Source:
North County Journal
Date: 1969-02-12
Type:
ARTICLE; ILLUSTRATION
Coverage:
- Santa Cruz
- 1960s
- Spanish
- Santa Cruz County
- Churches
- Spain
- San Lorenzo River
- Native American
- 1790s
- Art
- Carpentry
Identifier: MS-SANTA CRUZ-HISTORY-08
Collection
Citation
McHugh, Tom. “Yester-Year Yarns.” North County Journal. 1969-02-12. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/140092. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.