My Friday "Forgots"
Just a few things I forgot to post this week.
My son sent me this photo via text that he found on social media. It was taken on either the 12th or the 13th when the Northern Lights made a rare appearance in Shasta County. The stunning photo captures the Northern Lights and the Shasta Dam.
When I originally uploaded the old houses, I left out some...
This is adorable.
Sorry, but I get the first dibs on this one!
I am still determining what happened to these houses. They didn't have porches! They were cute, but they went right up to the sidewalk.
I'd need a buffer—they had big side yards.
The front needs some TLC.
This house went back far- so it was actually bigger than it looks and it had a nice side yard. Both houses need some curb appeal.
So, how would you add some curb appeal?
Another shot of that big house for sale.
The charming side front porch features what appears to be a porch swing, adding to its inviting allure.
The location captured in the image is the breezeway of the Trinity Hotel in Weaverville. I just liked it.
Cameron Building Site
In 1852 the Cameron Bros. built a 2 story building. Madam La Batcheler purchased it in 1853 and operated the Golden Gate Saloon. Later known as the Polka Saloon, by 1855, the town lodges of ECV, Masons and Son of Temperance met in the upper story hall. The site was burned clean in late 1855, 1859 and 1863.
Can you read it?
When driving, will you stop if you see historical markers?
I enjoy them because when I come home, I like to do more research on them.
Mountain Charlie is a legend in Northern California.
He was truly a character in Weaverville and beyond. I first learned of the "Mountain Charlie," story in the Santa Cruz Mountains and when my boys went to camp. There are many markers around about him.
CHARLES HENRY McKiernan
"MOUNTAIN CHARLIE" 1825 - JANUARY 16, 1892
MOST COLORFUL OF ALL CHARAC- TERS IN SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS. THE FIRST WHITE SETTLER IN SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN SECTION. A PIONEER HUNTER, RANCHER, TEAMSTER, AND ROAD BUILDER. HIS MOTTO WAS "RIGHT WRONGS NOBODY"
DEDICATED JULY 20, 1974 MOUNTAIN CHARLIE CHAPTER NO.1850 E CLAMPUS VITUS
These markers were on the Courthouse:
Henry Hocker built the courthouse in 1857 as a hotel, store, and saloon and later purchased it by the Board of Supervisors in 1865.
In Memory of William C. “Bill” Jackson Deputy Sherriff of Trinity County Killed in the Performance of His Duty April 27, 1971 Erected by Trinity County Employees Association
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In Memory of
E. Jose –
D. Haskell
B. - Montgomery
Express Messengers Killed on Duty Placed by N.S.G.W. and N.D.G.W.
My inquiring mind looked it up on Find a Grave. I was unable to find the other two.
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On June 10, 1894, at 9:30 P.M., Edward William José was mortally wounded by his new freight driver, who had robbed the freight wagon the day before. José left a wife, Mollie Dockery, and five children.
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Hopefully, I haven't forgotten anything else I wanted to post. As I get older and more forgetful, there might be a few of these "Friday Forgots" in my future.
I hope you all have an awesome evening and a wonderful weekend doing what you want. If what you want is nothing, then GREAT!
Debby
All the smaller houses remind me of dollhouses! I would not be able to stand being right on the street with no yard or anything. The Northern Lights are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI prefer to be set back from the street
DeleteThose were great! Maybe the houses weren't built quite as close to the existing road back in the day, but eventually they had to widen the roads and then the houses were too close for a porch. Nowadays they would just make them either move the house or tear it down. I'm glad they didn't tear them down. That looks like a really interesting little town. It would be fun to live there. Thanks for remember the forgotten pics! They are great! And yes, if I'm driving I would stop to read historical markers, but not if hubby is driving. That would be just TOO much to ask! LOL.
ReplyDeleteI think you’re right about the roads.
DeleteMy dad never liked stopping when we’d drive back east. Occasionally he would stop. He’d say we’ll stop on the way back when we had more time.
My husband and I both like stopping to read markers. It’s takes us double the time maybe but we really like to know the history of the area we’re driving through.
I got dibs on the last one, LOL. I really love all the houses, smiles. Wishing you a lovely day my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. Hope your upcoming week goes well.
DeleteI would love to visit this town, the houses are the type I like and would like to live in. we have a street here that they widened the street and the houses are almost this bad, not quite. I like the first one and the one you said need TLC
ReplyDeleteSome of them needed some potted plants - pops of color but when you’re that close to the sidewalk, maybe they’re concerned about theft.
DeleteGood morning Debby....Wow to the photo of the Northern lights. The colors are outstanding. I do wonder about the homes with no porch of any kind. So many interesting house that you saw..Wouldn't you love to be able to go through each one. I'm guessing there are a lot of unique things built inside of them. We had a friend (he has now passed) who would stop at every historical marker he came across when traveling, and he traveled a good bit. We always kidded him about the reason he stopped was because it gave him an opportunity to open the trunk of the car and get him snack. He really was a history buff. The history of our Country is so fascinating when we take the time to read about all these things.
ReplyDeleteWe try to stop when we travel by markers. Of course we’re not on any timeframe so we take the time. It’s like stopping to smell the roses 🌹
DeleteI love my California history and our country’s history. Every state has their own history and it’s fascinating.
Thanks so much for your added photos and a bit of history about the area in which you live, Debby. Yes, I do love to stop and read historical markers, but like Pamela said above, if the hubs is driving, he does not want to stop. Blessings!
ReplyDeletelol - yeah some men do that. I drive a lot so I try to stop but my husband is good about stopping. It helps that we’re no longer in a big hurry.
DeleteWell I love your Friday Forgets..maybe I need to start doing that too ... if I don't forget...
ReplyDeleteLove the history of your area.
I am embarrassed to say, being a native Bay Area CA person that I never heard of Mountain Charlie. Where have I been?
We often stop at markers to read and then maybe get some more history about them. Our area is all about granite quarries and the gateway to Gold too.
Sue
When I was a kid my folks owned property in Tahoe. We were up there all the time and I hated it until finally they allowed me to bring a friend. I loved the history of the area as well as my favorite old west town, Virginia City! I have cousins in Downieville, Grass Valley and Shingle Springs. My sister lived Rancho Muriel’s and we’d go antiquing in Jackson. It’s become too touristy in the last 20 years that it’s taking away the authenticity. Sad.
DeleteWow, where did my comment go? I will have to come back later to rewrite it. Got to scoot now.
ReplyDeleteSue
My posts have to be approved and I was out for the day!
DeleteThe photo of the Northern Lights is amazing. The houses are so different and cute. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked them!
DeleteWhat a fun theme, Debby! I'd love to know more about Mountain Charlie ... love the "Right wrongs nobody"! Can you imagine, how uncomfortable those outfits were for men of those times? (Not to mention a certain 'aroma' ... lol!)
ReplyDeleteI plan to post more about him!
Deletelol - yes the smell and that’s if they got their Saturday night bath!
The first photo is amazing and yeah if we have the time we will stop when passing something cool to look at. Forgetting stuff is normal for all ages
ReplyDeleteIt’s fun to know about the historical places off the road.
DeleteI love the first house too. There are houses in my little town that are right next to the road also. Most do have good size back yards. Years ago I guess they just built houses in town like that.
ReplyDeleteYeah probably or when they had to widen streets for the automobile.
DeleteI would not be able to live in a house right up tp the sidewalk. I missed the Northern Lights. Have never seen them in my life and hope one day to see them. Janice
ReplyDeleteI’m always sleeping.💤
DeleteThe Northern Lights are Amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnd oh my gosh just look at those houses...just gorgeous. I think of them as typical American houses... a bit like our little blue house. But I must say Im looking forward to having an old stone cottage when we move back to England in three years
Thank you for sharing
Phoebe x
A nice stone cottage in England sounds charming and cozy. I think I’d like that as well.
DeleteI would have loved to seen the northern lights. Didn't even hear about them. Such a beautiful photo your son sent you. I like Mountain Charlie's motto. It's a good one.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
I didn’t know about it either. I’m just out of the loop, I guess.
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