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Santa Cruz County History - Articles
Browsing Local History Articles by "Margaret Souza"
The History of the Santa Cruz Courthouse, by
Margaret Souza
Santa Cruz County has had five courthouses since its formation on February 18, 1850, and a sixth is currently [1966] ... [Read more]
The First Aptos Library, and How It Grew…, by
Margaret Souza
Many Aptos residents believe that “Helen’s” (Wikkerink) library, which began in 1944, was the first library in the area. It ... [Read more]
The History of the Santa Cruz Public Library System, by
Margaret Souza
The Santa Cruz City and County Public Library System had its origins early in 1868 when interested citizens resolved to ... [Read more]
The History of the Santa Cruz Public Library System: Part 1-- 1868-1881 , by
Margaret Souza
The Santa Cruz City and County Public Library System had its origins early in 1868 when interested citizens resolved to ... [Read more]
The History of the Santa Cruz Public Library System: Part 2-- 1881-1904, by
Margaret Souza
When the Library was transferred to the City of Santa Cruz, there were about three thousand volumes in the library. ... [Read more]
The History of the Santa Cruz Public Library System: Part 3-- 1901-1904, by
Margaret Souza
From the beginnings of the Library in 1868 to April 14, 1904, the Santa Cruz Public Library was located in ... [Read more]
The History of the Santa Cruz Public Library System: Part 4-- Minerva Waterman, Librarian 1890--1941, by
Margaret Souza
Minerva Waterman, who became a librarian through a quirk of fate, ended up serving in that role for 51 years, ... [Read more]
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Growth and Expansion:
Once good rail service had been established into and out of Santa Cruz County the resources therein were accessible for the tremendous growth and expansion taking place within the state. There was black powder from the California Powder Works on the San Lorenzo, lime from ..." [More]
Excerpted from 140 Years of Railroading in Santa Cruz County by Rick Hamman
