Monthly Archives: December 2012

Felton Grove History: 1936 Kitchen Staff Photo

Posted on December 28, 2012 by vickiwees

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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Flood History, Museum of Art and History

Posted on December 28, 2012 by vickiwees

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

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2012 Flood Photos From David Wenrick

Posted on December 27, 2012 by vickiwees

View from David’s front door at 490 River Rd. during flood Dec. 23, 2012 – note mailbox. Thanks for donating these photos, David! David donated this photo of his amphibious Ford. Flood 12-23-2012, Park Ave. Extension

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

Posted on December 25, 2012 by vickiwees

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 vickiwees

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

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2010 Sentinel Article About The Grove and Floods

Posted on December 23, 2012 by vickiwees

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_14236134 Jan 21, 2010

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2010 Video: Felton Grove Residents Talk About Near Flood Events

Posted on December 23, 2012 by vickiwees

Jan 20, 2012

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

Posted on December 21, 2012 by vickiwees

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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Comment from NWS Hydrologist Mark Strudley

Posted on December 19, 2012 by vickiwees

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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Soggy Survivor T-Shirt

Posted on December 18, 2012 by vickiwees

This wonderful old t-shirt from the flood of 1982 was generously donated by Tom Andersen. I love it! Thanks so much, Tom 🙂

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Newspaper: 1952 Square Dancing Ad

Posted on December 18, 2012 by vickiwees

Circa 1952. Thanks for the old square dancing ad, Christian!

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Felton Grove Resort: 1940’s Dance Pavilion

Posted on December 13, 2012 by vickiwees

Felton Grove Resort Dance Pavilion, also called the Dance Hall circa 1940’s.

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1920’s Auto Approaching Covered Bridge at Felton Grove

Posted on December 12, 2012 by vickiwees
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Baseball: Felton Grove

Posted on December 12, 2012 by vickiwees

The Felton Woodpeckers played many games at the old ball field at Felton Grove. Felton Bible Church is where the ball field, park and tennis courts used to be.

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Felton Baseball Team

Posted on December 12, 2012 by vickiwees
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