Discover Local History
Explore heritage sites, historic buildings, and the trades that built our community
6 historical sites
Historical Map View - 250th Anniversary Trail
Calling All Sign Shops!
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Legacy Archive
3 historical assets
c. 1920s
Hand-Painted Bakery Sign
Original gold leaf lettering on wood panel for Rossi's Italian Bakery. One-shot enamel technique.
Local History Class - UCSC Verified
c. 1940s
Neon Hotel Sign
Art Deco neon sign from the historic Palm Hotel. Photographed before demolition in 1985.
Donovan Signs Archive Verified
c. 1950s
Hardware Store Storefront
Original wooden storefront facade with hand-lettered window signage. Thompson Hardware Co.
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