On June 28, 1861, the new Central Pacific Rail Road of California incorporated with Leland Stanford serving as president, Collis Huntington vice president, Mark Hopkins treasurer, and Theodore Judah as chief engineer. A transcontinental railroad was now more than just…
Theodore D. Judah, Part I – A Man With a Mission
Theodore D. Judah was born on March 4, 1826 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to an Episcopal minister and his wife. After his family moved to Troy, New York, Judah studied engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His first experience with railroading occurred…
Steppin’ Out – Red Apple Cafe
My friend Russ Salazar thinks the Red Apple Café, on the south side of Highway 50 about half way between Placerville and Camino, is one of the best kept secrets around. Not only is it clean, neat and serves good…
Steppin’ Out – Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards, Bottle Your Own and Pizza Too
Several times a year Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards, a well known winery in the quaint town of Fair Play, holds a Bottle Your Own wine event. The dates are Valentine’s Day Weekend, Veteran’s Day Weekend and one just around the…
Steppin’ Out – Golden Waffle Cafe, Placerville
Last week I met up with my compatriot, Russ Salazar, at the Golden Waffle Café, which is at 1449 Broadway in Placerville. He had just driven back from Los Angeles and had lots to say about that while we ate…
Steppin’ Out – Forester Pub & Grill, Camino
It had been several years since either Russ Salazar or I had been to the Forester, which is located at 4110 Carson Road, in downtown Camino. So, when were looking for a place in the Camino are to try, the…