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Browsing Local History Articles by "Ann Young"
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On Location in Santa Cruz County, by
Ann Young
On Location in Santa Cruz County is an extensive list of films shot entirely or partially in Santa Cruz County, ... [Read more]
On Location in Santa Cruz County - Bibliography, by
Ann Young
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Early Film Studios in Santa Cruz County, by
Ann Young
In the 1910's and '20's, audiences around the world were both mesmerized and thrilled by a new technology that put ... [Read more]
Early Film Studios in Santa Cruz County: Bibliography, by
Ann Young
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"Rio Del Mar" (River to the Sea) was coined as a rhythmic, catchy place-name in the late 1920's to sell residential real estate. Historically as a name, it has no significance.
"Aptos", on the other hand, is blessed with important historical significance. ln October, 1769, when the first land expedition ..." [More]
Excerpted from The Early Years: Rio Del Mar and Aptos by Allen Collins
