Wasco is one of those tiny towns that sit just far enough off the main highway you may never even notice it as you speed past. But like many small towns, it’s home to a vital community of people who are proud of their town’s history and are always looking forward to its future. This hour-long episode of California’s Gold […]
I shot a lot of photos when I visited the Sacramento History Museum in September 2017, so I’m not too surprised that I found quite a few I’ve never shared before. These are all part of the 1920s Kitchen and Agriculture exhibit. A few of the images have appeared in the blog in black-and-white, but I also like the original […]
This Classic episode of California’s Gold, first aired in 1995, may be titled Olives and Berries; but after watching it I would say it’s really the story of two very different family-run businesses, both of which have been incredibly successful and long-lasting. I was drawn to the story of the olives because at one time, during the late 19th and […]
In this earlier episode of California’s Gold from way back in 1991, Huell goes to the ends — not of the earth, but of California to visit two communities that are miles apart but share quite a few things in common. Join Huell as he takes a trip to the northernmost and southernmost towns of the state. Enjoy a taste […]
My entry for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge this week — all the images are from my recent visit to the Sacramento History Museum: Farms can lead to many things in my mind and I sure you all have a view of what a farm is. You can have something as simple as a pitch fork, so the view […]