Redwood Valley (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (949 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467134503 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
They plowed the land, herded their flocks, harvested their crops, and established unique industries. The early pioneers set the tone for the valley community with their ambitions and hard-work ethic. Redwood Valleys 150-plus years of recorded history is rich in what it takes to make a valley into a community.. Prior to 1857, the Pomo Indians occupied the valley along with grizzly bears, mountain lions, and eagles. The infamous Peoples Temple was located here. Together, they paid for and supported schools, churches, an improvement club, the grange, fire and water districts, post offices, agricultural improvements, and stores. Redwood Valley was named after the majestic redwood groves between Road M and Calpella. The valley became a melting pot of nationalities, with people coming into it from Italy, Germany, Scotland, and Finland
"The story of an early California community in words and pictures" according to D. Jameson. Redwood Valley is a small rural expanse of vineyards, fruit orchards and grain fields about 120 miles north of San Francisco in the coastal mountains of California. It has now become mostly a bedroom community for the nearby town of Ukiah as well as a comfortable retreat for retires from afar. But when I was growing up there in the 19The story of an early California community in words and pictures D. Jameson Redwood Valley is a small rural expanse of vineyards, fruit orchards and grain fields about 120 miles north of San Francisco in the coastal mountains of California. It has now become mostly a bedroom community for the nearby town of Ukiah as well as a comfortable retreat for retires from afar. But when I was growing up there in the 1940s and 50s, the third generation of a family whose forbears were among the original settlers, it still had something of a frontier atmosphere. I vividly recall my grandfather's tales of herding the sheep into timbered barns every night to protect them from prowling grizzly bears. . 0s and 50s, the third generation of a family whose forbears were among the original settlers, it still had something of a frontier atmosphere. I vividly recall my grandfather's tales of herding the sheep into timbered barns every night to protect them from prowling grizzly bears. . Great quality for the price Ladina my husband is from Redwood Valley and served on their RVCFD for a few years as paid staff. His family has lived in the area off and on for many years. We found the book more of a photo album but still very interesting with the stories surrounding the photos. Great quality for the price! I would recommend this purchase!
They are retired public school teachers still living in the valley. Their grandchildren are the fifth generation of their family to live here. They have gathered most of their images from the Mendocino County Historical Society as well as public and private sources. Marvin and Linda Talso were both raised in Redwood Valley, Marvin on the Finnish colony and Linda on a grape ranch on the site of the majestic redwoods.
About the Author Marvin and Linda Talso were both raised in Redwood Valley, Marvin on the Finnish colony and Linda on a grape ranch on the site of the majestic redwoods. Their grandchildren are the fifth generation of their family to live here. They are retired public school teachers still living in the valley. They have gathered most of their images from the Mendocino County Historical Society as well as public and private sources.