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Browsing Local History Articles tagged "transportation"
A Walk Through Time: William Ely, by
Janet Krassow and Randy Krassow
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Transportation: Roads; Wharves and piers, by
Susan Lehmann
The wealth of natural resources in Santa Cruz County was obvious to the first pioneers in the area. A major ... [Read more]
Transportation: Railroads and Streetcars, by
Susan Lehmann
Like so many isolated communities of the west, the City of Santa Cruz owes much of its early economic development, ... [Read more]
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"Stories of the World's Oldest Profession in 19th Century Santa Cruz County"
Fallen Angels of Front Street, Part 1
Introduction
Practitioners of the world's oldest profession have always been found on the streets of Santa Cruz County. Neither the denizens of the law, nor the guardians of ..." [More]
Excerpted from Harlots and Whorehouses: Fallen Angels of Front Street, Part 1 by Phil Reader
