Category Archives: Capt. Ed’s Boyland

Felton Grove: Aerial View Church

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Aerial view of Felton Evangelical Free Church at Graham Hill Rd. and E. Zayante Rd. prior to their garage being built. This is the site of the old Felton Grove baseball field (1890′s-1930′s), Captain Ed’s, who ran a boys camp … Continue reading →

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Felton Grove: Park Ave 1950′s ?

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

This may be a 1950′s view of Park Ave. looking uphill toward Graham Hill Rd. The Dance Hall may be the  faded outline of the building at the far rear left. Can anyone tell for certain? Photo courtesy of MAH … Continue reading →

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Felton Grove: Camp Bruning 1936

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Courtesy of MAH (Museum of Art and History) Santa Cruz, Captain Ed Collection.

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Capt. Ed’s Boyland: 1947

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

SLV Press, August 8, 1947: Captain Ed’s Boyland Holds Last Fireside Program. One big laugh after another. Mrs. Ed Dougherty wardrobe mistress. The grand finale was the bridal party with beautiful “bride” Charles Skelly in wedding gown and veil and … Continue reading →

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Photo of Capt. Ed and Wife 1950′s

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

Photo of Captain Ed and his wife wearing Captain Ed’s Boyland shirts. Felton Grove, circa 1950′s. Courtesy of MAH (Museum of Art and History) Santa Cruz, Capt. Ed Collection.

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Capt. Ed’s Boyland: 1950′s Felton Grove

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Capt. Ed’s Boyland, Felton Grove. Photos courtesy of MAH (Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz) Capt. Ed Collection. In 1962 the church (now Felton Bible Church) was built on this site on Graham Hill Rd. near E. Zayante Rd. … Continue reading →

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Interview: Bob and Marilyn Miller, 1955 Flood (and more)

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

On Jan. 11, 2013 I interviewed Bob and Marilyn Miller in their home. They shared their memories of a daring flood rescue and much more! Read on and enjoy. (2 photos) Dec. 23, 1955, Felton Fire Hall Christmas Party: Bob … Continue reading →

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Capt. Ed: Felton Grove Circa 1936

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

Courtesy of Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, Captain Ed Collection. Researched by local Historian Randall Brown for this blog. Thanks Randy! (Capt. Ed in glasses.)

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Felton Grove: Camp Counselors 1936

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

Counselors, Felton Grove June 1936, Camp Bruning, Santa Cruz, California. Camp Bruning was started in Felton Grove in 1933/34 by Capt. Ed Dougherty and was later called Capt. Ed’s Boyland until it closed in the late 1950′s. Capt. Ed and … Continue reading →

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Felton Grove History: 1936 Kitchen Staff Photo

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

This is a photo of the kitchen staff at “Camp Bruning” in Felton Grove, 1936. Courtesy of MAH (Museum of Art and History) Capt. Ed’s Boyland/Felton Grove collection.

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Capt. Ed’s Boyland: Felton Grove 1940′s

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Captain Ed lived with his wife in a house at the end of River Rd and ran Capt. Ed’s Boyland Camp. The boys swam in the San Lorenzo River and Zayante Creek. In the 1930′s, 40′s and 50′s they hung … Continue reading →

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