A couple of weeks ago I featured an episode focusing on the city of Richmond, which sits on the eastern shore of the San Francisco/San Pablo Bay. This episode of Golden Parks examines a portion of the western shore, just across the bay in San Rafael. Until seeing this segment, I had never heard of China Camp State Park and […]
On the lower end of Sutter Street, not far from the Light Rail station, sits a small nondescript house. This tiny building, so easily overlooked, actually holds the key to a rich and fascinating — and mostly forgotten — chapter in Folsom’s history that reaches back to the 1850s gold rush. During the 1880s, Folsom contained a vibrant Chinatown with […]
I can’t believe this is my very first time watching this episode of California’s Gold! It’s absolutely packed with beautiful scenery as well as history — of the railroad, of the Chinese who helped build it, and even a bit of musical history. The central coast of California has some stunning scenery, and I haven’t seen nearly enough of it. […]
The theme of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Glasses, Cups, Saucers. I know your first question is, do I have to take all photos in my home an the answer is no your photos can be taken anywhere. I just need to see glasses, cups and saucers this week. The Chinese certainly played an important role in the […]
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Anything painted There were so many possibilities with this week’s challenge! It was all a bit daunting… until I remembered a museum exhibit I saw very recently. I was visiting the Folsom History Museum (for the first time, I’m slightly embarrassed to admit), and among all the wonderful items I saw there, these leapt out at me in the small Chinese history display. I didn’t see an information card, and I was unfortunately pressed for time and so I wasn’t able to ask the volunteer if she could tell me about them. I’m so happy I got a good photo. I could gaze at these all day long. By the way, I am planning on going back to the museum to see their special exhibit called Folsom’s Historic Places: An Insider’s Look (November 21- January 17). Can’t wait!