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Title: History of our area
Post by: WWHillbilly on Feb 26, 03, 12:25:57 PM

If anyone is interested in reading about the history of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mts., check out John W. Robinson's Books, " The San Gabriels I and II" and "The San Bernardinos". Mr. Robinson's writing style and the accompanying vintage photographs of the mines, resorts, railroads and ranches of our area are truly incredible. They are available at the library and availabe for purchase at the Grassy Hollow Visitor Center. I highly reccomend them!

Title: Re: History of our area
Post by: Ensen on Mar 04, 03, 08:07:18 PM

He also authored "Trails of the Angeles", the only book I know of that covers hikes in our local mountains.  I spend alot of time hiking, our local area offers some of the nicest and most abundant hiking anywhere.

Title: Re: History of our area
Post by: robert_j_vance_sr. on Apr 24, 03, 05:59:47 PM

I have tons of history [or miss-info] Robert W. is your
Mother's name Billie? Does the name Laurel and Carroll
ring a bell? If so, we all can add a lot of history.Like your old photos.  MR> BOB

Title: Re: History of our area
Post by: RobertW on Apr 25, 03, 05:43:20 PM

Title: Re: History of our area
Post by: Wrightwood on Apr 25, 03, 06:45:53 PM

If anyone has good history pictures of Wrightwood without the ability to scan or upload them to a web server let us know.

Title: Re: History of our area
Post by: Since1937 on Jun 08, 03, 04:25:29 PM

I know the Walters twins: Laural & Carroll.  Carroll married a fighter pilot from George AFB,
Vic Wirta.  The Walters cabin was across Robin rd from our cabin.  I have pictures of the twin
girls when they were very small.  Since 1937

Title: Re: History of our area
Post by: RobertW on Jun 08, 03, 04:47:40 PM

Title: Re: History of our area
Post by: Nolena on Sep 05, 03, 10:20:07 PM

There was a great talk by Barbara Van Houton at the Historical Society meeting this evening on the history of Big Pines. She had a great pictoral & oral presentation that included an old 8 mm film. The "roaring 20's" really were at L.A. County's Big Pines Park.