Category Archives: San Lorenzo River

Felton Grove History: Bob Wright’s Story

Posted on February 25, 2015 by vickiwees

With the current Facebook conversations on the Felton Grove Neighborhood News about the swimming hole, I thought this might be of interest. Patsy Wright, Bob Wright’s widow, drew this sketch of Felton Grove Resort circa 1940’s. She also gave me … Continue reading →

Posted in 1940 Flood, Baseball, Capt. Ed's Boyland, Dance Hall, Felton Grove Resort, San Lorenzo River, Wright Family, Zayante Creek | Tagged Bob Wright's Story, Felton Grove Resort, Patsy Wright's sketch circa 1940's | 2 Comments

Floods: Since 1791 – San Lorenzo River (4 pages)

Posted on December 11, 2014 by vickiwees

This is a fascinating history of San Lorenzo River flooding, including Felton Grove and surrounding areas. Courtesy of MAH (Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History:

Posted in 1890 Flood: Felton Grove aka Camp Felton, 1940 Flood, 1955 Flood, 1982 Flood, 1998 Flood, Felton Grove History, Floods, San Lorenzo River | Tagged back to 1791, Felton Grove, History of Floods, surrounding areas | 2 Comments

Felton Grove History: 1880 Camping + 1892 Photo

Posted on November 20, 2014 by vickiwees

Posted in 1800's Felton Grove/Camp Felton, Felton Grove History, Newspaper Archive, San Lorenzo River, Zayante Creek | Tagged 1880, 1892 Felton Grove camping photo, Felton Grove, luxury camping | Leave a comment

Felton Grove Resort: 1939

Posted on October 15, 2014 by vickiwees

Felton Grove Resort ad – S.C Sentinel, July 15, 1939:

Posted in Felton Grove Resort, Newspaper Archive, San Lorenzo River | Tagged 1939, Bud Brown and His Sophisticated Swingsters, Felton Grove Resort, Santa Cruz Sentinel ad | Leave a comment

1890 Flood: Felton Grove aka Camp Felton

Posted on August 18, 2014 by vickiwees

Flood of 1890 Newspaper archive re: big flood of Jan. 1890.

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Felton Grove Resort: 1939 Ad

Posted on August 11, 2014 by vickiwees

Sounds like loads of fun to be had at Felton Grove Resort summer of 1939:

Posted in Baseball, Dance Hall, Felton Grove Resort, Newspaper Archive, San Lorenzo River | Tagged 1939 SC Sentinel ad, Felton Grove History, Felton Grove Resort | Leave a comment

Felton Grove Auto Camp: Opens in 1922

Posted on July 16, 2014 by vickiwees

Perfect description of the Felton Grove Auto Camp when it opened in the spring of 1922. The 16 acres being what is now the neighborhood subdivision of Felton Grove, the other 5 acres being what’s now the Felton Bible Church … Continue reading →

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Felton Grove Auto Camp: 1922

Posted on October 18, 2013 by vickiwees

Newspaper Archive, March 11, 1922 Sentinel: (Courtesy of Randall Brown) Felton Camp Ground Getting In Shape The work on Felton camp grounds is progressing rapidly under the supervision of Mr. Rice and partner, with a company to back them. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Felton Grove Auto Camp, Felton Grove History, Newspaper Archive, San Lorenzo River | Tagged 1922, 1924, 1925, Felton Grove Auto Camp | Leave a comment

Covered Bridge: Photo series

Posted on October 12, 2013 by vickiwees

Felton Covered Bridge crosses the San Lorenzo River next to Felton Grove.

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Felton Grove: 1950’s Swimming Hole

Posted on October 12, 2013 by vickiwees

Felton Grove swimming hole at San Lorenzo River near Zayante Creek, circa 1950’s.

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San Lorenzo River: Rip-rap 1986

Posted on July 17, 2013 by vickiwees

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Newspaper: 1900

Posted on July 11, 2013 by vickiwees

Sept. 8, 1900 Sentinel: “A few days ago I rode up along the Zayante Creek and after seeing the many improvements in campgrounds, picnic grounds, and hotel accommodations for summer tourists, I am more and more convinced that Santa Cruz … Continue reading →

Posted in Covered Bridge, Felton Grove History, Newspaper Archive, San Lorenzo River | Tagged 1900, Camp Felton, newspaper, now Felton Grove | 2 Comments

Railroad: 1920’s Covered Bridge at Rear

Posted on July 2, 2013 by vickiwees

Posted in Covered Bridge, Felton Grove History, Railroad, San Lorenzo River | Tagged Felton Covered Bridge, late 1920's, Railroad Trestle, San Lorenzo River | 2 Comments

Felton Grove: 1868 Glass Works?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by vickiwees

A week after this ad appeared, in June 1868, an article read: “GLASS WORKS–Among the many manufacturing facilities of Santa Cruz, there is none that could be more readily or cheaply improved than the manufacture of crystal or flint glass. … Continue reading →

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Felton Grove: Car on Stilts

Posted on March 29, 2013 by vickiwees

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

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