In El Dorado County there were, at one time or another, over 100 post offices with some 120 different names. Some had a short life and some apparently never even existed at all, although history books make reference to them.…
When Placerville Knew How to Party
Some time ago Steve Crandell, who owns Steve Crandell, Historic Prints on Main Street in Placerville, came across an interesting old advertising poster for an event in Placerville. “When I saw it I knew I had to have it,” said…
The Man Who Discovered the Gold
On top of a hill in Coloma, I’m told, lies the grave of the man who discovered the gold. James Marshall’s his name and his fame has spread wide, although the attempted his secret to hide. A sawmill he built…
Post Offices of El Dorado County, Part 7 – “F” – “G”
In El Dorado County there were, at one time or another, over 100 post offices with some 120 different names. Some had a short life and some apparently never even existed at all, although history books make reference to them.…
Steppin’ Out – Apple Blossom Coffee House
“I have been managing Kids Inc. (the bake shop on the Delfino ranch) for 12 years,” said Robyn Delfino the owner of Apple Blossom Coffee House at 4077 Carson Road (at the corner of Carson and Larsen roads) in Camino.…
Cornish Bring Mining Technology to Gold Fields
Every year since its founding in 1991, the California Cornish Cousins has an annual gathering to celebrate the group’s Cornish heritage. In the past few years the cousins have gathered at Grass Valley, Sonora and Soulsbyville, Nevada City and Paso…