Category Archives: San Lorenzo River

Felton Grove: Car on Stilts

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

This car on stilts could come in handy the next time it floods in the Grove.

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Newspaper: Sentinel 1880

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

June 17, 1880 Sentinel: Felton Letter Our little town is quite a lively place nowadays, having quite an influx of summer visitors and many campers in the vicinity. The different hotels have been making improvements and getting new furniture in … 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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Flood History, Museum of Art and History

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

http://researchforum.santacruzmah.org/viewtopic.php?p=210

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Great Flood Photo Taken By Rachel Williams 12-23-12

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

Rachel Williams takes some of the BEST photos. The view is looking down River Rd. near corner of Sylvan Way. Thanks Rachel!

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Amphibian Bicycle – Handy In A Flood

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

This 1932 invention would have come in handy in yesterdays flood in Felton Grove.

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2010 Video: Felton Grove Residents Talk About Near Flood Events

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

Jan 20, 2012

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Comment from NWS Hydrologist Mark Strudley

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

I grew up in Ben Lomond, and now live in Boulder Creek. More importantly, I am the Service Hydrologist for the National Weather Service (office is in Monterey), and my job is to forecast river conditions in the Bay Area … Continue reading →

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Railroad Bridge 1920′s Felton Grove (see Covered Bridge at rear right)

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1920′s Photo of Railroad Bridge and Felton Covered Bridge

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

Felton Covered Bridge is located at the northwesterly end of Felton Grove. On the right in this 1920′s photo, you can see the old railroad trestle that crossed the river.

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San Lorenzo River: USGS Water Watch

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

This is a great site to view the historical and current “streamflow” for our river. http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv/?site_no=11160500

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Felton Grove: 1940′s “Old Swiming Hole”

Posted on November 28, 2012 by
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Newspaper: 1956 SLV Reporter

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

SLV Reporter Jan. 19, 1956 Incidents at Felton Grove During the Flood by Natalie Bruce Thumbnail sketches of some happenings in the flood area of Felton Grove on the night of the recent flood, Dec. 22, 1955, where humor and … Continue reading →

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Newspaper: 1956 SLV Reporter

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

SLV Reporter  Jan. 5, 1956 Herb Cohenour Loses Photographic Equipment In Flood. Home and Studio were in Felton Grove and were both completely ruined by the flood waters. (the photographer for SLV Reporter.) Marjorie Wright Feeds Workers Cleaning Felton Grove … Continue reading →

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Newspaper: 1928 Evening News

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Felton Grove History: Aug. 24, 1928 Evening News: Felton Grove Lots To Be Auctioned. An auction of the famous Felton Grove river lots surrounding the area in which the Felton Grove auto camp is now situated, is announced for next … Continue reading →

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