Mother Nature cracks Smith's Ben Lomond dream
Loyal Smith and his family have been told to abandon his dream house and property due to an unexplained shifting of the earth resulting in huge cracks and destruction. While the process of getting help from the government has been slow, the community has stepped forward to help with fund raising, sharing of houses, and assistance with daily needs.
Creator:
Robin Hutchins
Source:
Valley Press
Date: 1983-03-22
Type:
NEWS
Coverage:
- Ben Lomond
- 1980s
Identifier: Fe-BEN-Storms- 07
Collection
Citation
Hutchins, Robin. “Mother Nature cracks Smith's Ben Lomond dream.” Valley Press. 1983-03-22. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/140177. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
