Tag: California History
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Golden Gate Park – Father Junipero Serra
Golden Gate Park Father Junipero Serra by Douglas Tilden This is Father Junipero Serra, one of the most studied men in California history. Born November 24, 1713, Serra was a Majorcan Franciscan friar who founded the chain of missions that go from Mexico to San Francisco, California, he died August 28, 1784. Father Serra…
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Coalinga – Richfield Gas
Coalinga Central Valley California If you have ever driven Highway 5 down the center of California you have undoubtedly stopped at Harris Ranch, a half-way point between the metropolitan areas of northern and southern California. Just on the other side of the highway is the town of Coalinga. In the early years of railroading, before the…