Northern California looked a lot different 100 years ago. There’s something about our history that interests us more the older we get. Let me take you back to the days when President Wilson is in office, the Boy Scouts of America are formed and Northern California is beginning to grow up right before our eyes.
- Sacramento Capitol
flicckrashley van haeften Built between 1910 - 1920. This is one of the most amazing capitol buildings in America. Not to mention, the grounds are impeccable with trees that represent all variations of indigenous trees that are common to Northern California.
- Lake Redding in July 1900 and something…
flickr/ron lute Old signs are pretty fun to look at. They stand as a clue to our past.
- Eureka Federal Courthouse
wikimedia commons This not only hosted the city’s post office and federal court; it was known as a “custom house.” This was a building that housed all the city government offices.
- Cable Car on Filmore Street
flickr/san francisco public library When it comes to San Francisco it’s always incredible to look at this city back in time. Vintage photos make history even more incredible. Ever ridden a cable car? You’d love it!
- Cowboys on a ranch.
flickr/ashley van haeften Northern California was home to lots of cowboys. We had our fair share of rugged men and hardcore women living off the land.
- A Giant Sequoia in Northern California
flickr/david foster This photo is so incredible. The logging industry was going strong around these parts. The average redwood tree built 45 homes back then. Who knows how many that one provided shelter for.
- Los Gatos
flickr/san jose library This black and white photo is just what Los Gatos looked like over 100 years ago. If this image were in color you’d see fields of orchids in bloom.
- Train winding through Cisco.
flickr/ashley van aefton There’s an area called Cisco that’s in Placer County. It’s here that this train is weaving its way through the hills. Crazy to think a train has been around these parts this long.
- Mount Shasta
flickr/ashely van aefton This mountain has been looking beautiful for a lot longer than 100 years. We’re pretty sure Mount Shasta has been looking good for generations and will be for generations to come.
- Oakland flu epidemic.
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My family came to America and found their way to Northern California around this same time. It amazes me that this is the world they saw. My grandparents ran a diner in Northern California called “City Hall.” What I’d give to have a photo of their business from those days. What about you? How long has your family been in Northern California?
flicckrashley van haeften
Built between 1910 - 1920. This is one of the most amazing capitol buildings in America. Not to mention, the grounds are impeccable with trees that represent all variations of indigenous trees that are common to Northern California.
flickr/ron lute
Old signs are pretty fun to look at. They stand as a clue to our past.
wikimedia commons
This not only hosted the city’s post office and federal court; it was known as a “custom house.” This was a building that housed all the city government offices.
flickr/san francisco public library
When it comes to San Francisco it’s always incredible to look at this city back in time. Vintage photos make history even more incredible. Ever ridden a cable car? You’d love it!
flickr/ashley van haeften
Northern California was home to lots of cowboys. We had our fair share of rugged men and hardcore women living off the land.
flickr/david foster
This photo is so incredible. The logging industry was going strong around these parts. The average redwood tree built 45 homes back then. Who knows how many that one provided shelter for.
flickr/san jose library
This black and white photo is just what Los Gatos looked like over 100 years ago. If this image were in color you’d see fields of orchids in bloom.
flickr/ashley van aefton
There’s an area called Cisco that’s in Placer County. It’s here that this train is weaving its way through the hills. Crazy to think a train has been around these parts this long.
flickr/ashely van aefton
This mountain has been looking beautiful for a lot longer than 100 years. We’re pretty sure Mount Shasta has been looking good for generations and will be for generations to come.
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