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	Since Santa Cruz had neither silver nor railroads, the depression’s local effects were not too severe and life went on. While waiting for the train to arrive, Santa Cruzans continued to travel and ship freight by road and ship. By this time, wharves (aka piers) were in operation up and down the county coastline from Waddell Creek at the northern boundary to the Pajaro River mouth at the southern end, including two at Santa Cruz.		Since Santa Cruz had neither silver nor railroads, the depression’s local effects were not too severe and life went on. While waiting for the train to arrive, Santa Cruzans continued to travel and ship freight by road and ship. By this time, wharves (aka piers) were in operation up and down the county coastline from Waddell Creek at the northern boundary to the Pajaro River mouth at the southern end, including two at Santa Cruz.

	[[File:~~2_wharves~~.jpeg\|right\|600px]]		[[File:2-wharves.jpeg\|right\|600px]]
	Those two wharves can be seen in this detail from an [[1870_Bird’s_Eye_View_of_Santa_Cruz\|1870 "birdseye" lithograph]]. At the far left is the wharf owned by the [[Cowell Lime Works\|Davis and Cowell Lime and Cement Co.]] (Cowell alone after 1889) To the right of the Cowell wharf is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Powder_Works California Powder Works] wharf.		Those two wharves can be seen in this detail from an [[1870_Bird’s_Eye_View_of_Santa_Cruz\|1870 "birdseye" lithograph]]. At the far left is the wharf owned by the [[Cowell Lime Works\|Davis and Cowell Lime and Cement Co.]] (Cowell alone after 1889) To the right of the Cowell wharf is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Powder_Works California Powder Works] wharf.



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	Another stagecoach driver was [[Colegrove, George\|George Colegrove]], who drove the road over the mountains from San Jose. Unlike Parkhurst, he made a successful career transition, switching from driving horses to driving an "iron horse" for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Pacific_Coast_Railroad South Pacific Coast railroad].		Another stagecoach driver was [[Colegrove, George\|George Colegrove]], who drove the road over the mountains from San Jose. Unlike Parkhurst, he made a successful career transition, switching from driving horses to driving an "iron horse" for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Pacific_Coast_Railroad South Pacific Coast railroad].








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	A few new names on the signs date from this period. Up on Mission Hill, Azores-native [[Sylvar, Jackson\|Jackson Sylvar]] opened a saloon in 1872 (with residence upstairs) on the corner of High Street and what is now Sylvar Street (see a drawing in Elliott, p.f100), facing the mission plaza. Sylvar was one of the early immigrants to our area from the Azores Islands, which belong to Portugal. Nearly all of the early Portuguese families in the county came originally from the Azores. Sylvar’s saloon building was later moved around the corner onto High Street, where it still stands as an extensively remodeled private residence.		A few new names on the signs date from this period. Up on Mission Hill, Azores-native [[Sylvar, Jackson\|Jackson Sylvar]] opened a saloon in 1872 (with residence upstairs) on the corner of High Street and what is now Sylvar Street (see a drawing in Elliott, p.f100), facing the mission plaza. Sylvar was one of the early immigrants to our area from the Azores Islands, which belong to Portugal. Nearly all of the early Portuguese families in the county came originally from the Azores. Sylvar’s saloon building was later moved around the corner onto High Street, where it still stands as an extensively remodeled private residence.

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	A few doors toward Mission Street from Sylvar's original location stands what was once the home of [[Alzina, Francisco\|Francisco Alzina]]. The Alzina house was built c.1850, and is believed to be the oldest surviving wood-frame house in Santa Cruz. Alzina was another islander, from Minorca – a Mediterranean possession of Spain. Arriving at Monterey by sea in 1846, Alzina was one of the many who eventually found their ways to the north end of the bay. Alzina’s father-in-law [[Gonzales, Juan\|Juan Gonzales]] was one of the original residents of Mission Santa Cruz. Alas, I searched in vain for the name Gonzales on a sign in Santa Cruz (the street in Watsonville is probably named for a different Gonzales).		A few doors toward Mission Street from Sylvar's original location stands what was once the home of [[Alzina, Francisco\|Francisco Alzina]]. The Alzina house was built c.1850, and is believed to be the oldest surviving wood-frame house in Santa Cruz. Alzina was another islander, from Minorca – a Mediterranean possession of Spain. Arriving at Monterey by sea in 1846, Alzina was one of the many who eventually found their ways to the north end of the bay. Alzina’s father-in-law [[Gonzales, Juan\|Juan Gonzales]] was one of the original residents of Mission Santa Cruz. Alas, I searched in vain for the name Gonzales on a sign in Santa Cruz (the street in Watsonville is probably named for a different Gonzales).

	[[File:~~1869_lighthouse~~.jpeg\|left\|400px]]		[[File:Pope-House.jpeg\|left\|400px]]


	The [[Westside neighborhood\|Westside]] was growing, too. At what’s now the corner of Mission and King, the [[Pope House]] was becoming a popular haven for out-of-town visitors. I’m guessing, however, that its popularity increased greatly after 1875, when the old tannery behind it (formerly owned by [[Boston, Joseph\|Joseph Boston]] and partners) finally shut down - tanneries do not smell good.		The [[Westside neighborhood\|Westside]] was growing, too. At what’s now the corner of Mission and King, the [[Pope House]] was becoming a popular haven for out-of-town visitors. I’m guessing, however, that its popularity increased greatly after 1875, when the old tannery behind it (formerly owned by [[Boston, Joseph\|Joseph Boston]] and partners) finally shut down - tanneries do not smell good.

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	Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Butcher/retailer/rancher (and soon-to-be County Sheriff) [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown above. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown (identified on the 1866 map, but not in the map's numbered key). It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.		Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Butcher/retailer/rancher (and soon-to-be County Sheriff) [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown above. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown (identified on the 1866 map, but not in the map's numbered key). It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.



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	The Westside was growing, too. At what’s now the corner of Mission and King, the [[Pope House]] was becoming a popular haven for out-of-town visitors. I’m guessing, however, that its popularity increased greatly after 1875, when the old tannery behind it (formerly owned by [[Boston, Joseph\|Joseph Boston]] and partners) finally shut down - tanneries do not smell good.		The [[Westside neighborhood\|Westside]] was growing, too. At what’s now the corner of Mission and King, the [[Pope House]] was becoming a popular haven for out-of-town visitors. I’m guessing, however, that its popularity increased greatly after 1875, when the old tannery behind it (formerly owned by [[Boston, Joseph\|Joseph Boston]] and partners) finally shut down - tanneries do not smell good.

	Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from the 1879 drawing (Elliott, page f8) that Baldwin's house was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built in-town houses during the later 1800s.		Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from the 1879 drawing (Elliott, page f8) that Baldwin's house was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built in-town houses during the later 1800s.

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	Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Butcher/retailer/rancher (and soon-to-be County Sheriff) [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown above. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown (~~though~~ not ~~identified~~ in the map's numbered key). It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.		Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Butcher/retailer/rancher (and soon-to-be County Sheriff) [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown above. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown (identified on the 1866 map, but not in the map's numbered key). It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.

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	Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from the 1879 drawing (Elliott, page f8) that Baldwin's house was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built in-town houses during the later 1800s.		Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from the 1879 drawing (Elliott, page f8) that Baldwin's house was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built in-town houses during the later 1800s.

	Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Butcher/retailer/rancher (and soon-to-be County Sheriff) [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown ~~at left~~. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown (though not identified in the map's numbered key). It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.



			Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Butcher/retailer/rancher (and soon-to-be County Sheriff) [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown above. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown (though not identified in the map's numbered key). It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.

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	Those two wharves can be seen in this detail from an [[1870_Bird’s_Eye_View_of_Santa_Cruz\|1870 "birdseye" lithograph]]. At the far left is the wharf owned by the [[Cowell Lime Works\|Davis and Cowell Lime and Cement Co.]] (Cowell alone after 1889) To the right is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Powder_Works California Powder Works] wharf.		Those two wharves can be seen in this detail from an [[1870_Bird’s_Eye_View_of_Santa_Cruz\|1870 "birdseye" lithograph]]. At the far left is the wharf owned by the [[Cowell Lime Works\|Davis and Cowell Lime and Cement Co.]] (Cowell alone after 1889) To the right of the Cowell wharf is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Powder_Works California Powder Works] wharf.

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	A few doors toward Mission Street from Sylvar's original location stands what was once the home of [[Alzina, Francisco\|Francisco Alzina]]. The Alzina house was built c.1850, and is believed to be the oldest surviving wood-frame house in Santa Cruz. Alzina was another islander, from Minorca – a Mediterranean possession of Spain. Arriving at Monterey by sea in 1846, Alzina was one of the many who eventually found their ways to the north end of the bay. Alzina’s father-in-law [[Gonzales, Juan\|Juan Gonzales]] was one of the original residents of Mission Santa Cruz. Alas, I searched in vain for the name Gonzales on a sign in Santa Cruz (the street in Watsonville is probably named for a different Gonzales).		A few doors toward Mission Street from Sylvar's original location stands what was once the home of [[Alzina, Francisco\|Francisco Alzina]]. The Alzina house was built c.1850, and is believed to be the oldest surviving wood-frame house in Santa Cruz. Alzina was another islander, from Minorca – a Mediterranean possession of Spain. Arriving at Monterey by sea in 1846, Alzina was one of the many who eventually found their ways to the north end of the bay. Alzina’s father-in-law [[Gonzales, Juan\|Juan Gonzales]] was one of the original residents of Mission Santa Cruz. Alas, I searched in vain for the name Gonzales on a sign in Santa Cruz (the street in Watsonville is probably named for a different Gonzales).


	[[File:1869_lighthouse.jpeg\|left\|400px]]		[[File:1869_lighthouse.jpeg\|left\|400px]]



	The Westside was growing, too. At what’s now the corner of Mission and King, the [[Pope House]] was becoming a popular haven for out-of-town visitors. I’m guessing, however, that its popularity increased greatly after 1875, when the old tannery behind it (formerly owned by [[Boston, Joseph\|Joseph Boston]] and partners) finally shut down - tanneries do not smell good.		The Westside was growing, too. At what’s now the corner of Mission and King, the [[Pope House]] was becoming a popular haven for out-of-town visitors. I’m guessing, however, that its popularity increased greatly after 1875, when the old tannery behind it (formerly owned by [[Boston, Joseph\|Joseph Boston]] and partners) finally shut down - tanneries do not smell good.

	Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from ~~this~~ 1879 drawing (~~from~~ Elliott) that Baldwin was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built town houses during the later 1800s.		Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from the 1879 drawing (Elliott, page f8) that Baldwin's house was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built in-town houses during the later 1800s.

	Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Butcher/retailer/rancher (and soon-to-be County Sheriff) [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown at left. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown (though not identified in the map's numbered key). It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.		Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Butcher/retailer/rancher (and soon-to-be County Sheriff) [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown at left. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown (though not identified in the map's numbered key). It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.

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	Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from this 1879 drawing (from Elliott) that Baldwin was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built town houses during the later 1800s.		Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from this 1879 drawing (from Elliott) that Baldwin was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built town houses during the later 1800s.

	Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. ~~Grocer~~/rancher/County Sheriff [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown at left. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown. It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.		Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Butcher/retailer/rancher (and soon-to-be County Sheriff) [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown at left. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown (though not identified in the map's numbered key). It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.

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	Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from this 1879 drawing (from Elliott) that Baldwin was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built town houses during the later 1800s.		Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from this 1879 drawing (from Elliott) that Baldwin was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built town houses during the later 1800s.

	Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Grocer/rancher/County Sheriff [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown at left.		Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Grocer/rancher/County Sheriff [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown at left. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown. It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.

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	The Westside was growing, too. At what’s now the corner of Mission and King, the Pope House was becoming a popular haven for out-of-town visitors. I’m guessing, however, that its popularity increased greatly after 1875, when the old tannery behind it (formerly owned by ~~Richard Kirby~~) finally shut down - tanneries do not smell good.		The Westside was growing, too. At what’s now the corner of Mission and King, the [[Pope House]] was becoming a popular haven for out-of-town visitors. I’m guessing, however, that its popularity increased greatly after 1875, when the old tannery behind it (formerly owned by [[Boston, Joseph\|Joseph Boston]] and partners) finally shut down - tanneries do not smell good.

	Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from this 1879 drawing (from Elliott) that Baldwin was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built town houses during the later 1800s.		Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from this 1879 drawing (from Elliott) that Baldwin was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built town houses during the later 1800s.

	Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. ~~Rancher~~/~~butcher~~ [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown at left.		Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Grocer/rancher/County Sheriff [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown at left.

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	The Westside was growing, too. At what’s now the corner of Mission and King, the [[Pope House]] was becoming a popular haven for out-of-town visitors. I’m guessing, however, that its popularity increased greatly after 1875, when the old tannery behind it (formerly owned by [[Boston, Joseph\|Joseph Boston]] and partners) finally shut down - tanneries do not smell good.		The [[Westside neighborhood\|Westside]] was growing, too. At what’s now the corner of Mission and King, the [[Pope House]] was becoming a popular haven for out-of-town visitors. I’m guessing, however, that its popularity increased greatly after 1875, when the old tannery behind it (formerly owned by [[Boston, Joseph\|Joseph Boston]] and partners) finally shut down - tanneries do not smell good.

	Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from the 1879 drawing (Elliott, page f8) that Baldwin's house was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built in-town houses during the later 1800s.		Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from the 1879 drawing (Elliott, page f8) that Baldwin's house was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built in-town houses during the later 1800s.

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	A few doors toward Mission Street from Sylvar's original location stands what was once the home of [[Alzina, Francisco\|Francisco Alzina]]. The Alzina house was built c.1850, and is believed to be the oldest surviving wood-frame house in Santa Cruz. Alzina was another islander, from Minorca – a Mediterranean possession of Spain. Arriving at Monterey by sea in 1846, Alzina was one of the many who eventually found their ways to the north end of the bay. Alzina’s father-in-law [[Gonzales, Juan\|Juan Gonzales]] was one of the original residents of Mission Santa Cruz. Alas, I searched in vain for the name Gonzales on a sign in Santa Cruz (the street in Watsonville is probably named for a different Gonzales).		A few doors toward Mission Street from Sylvar's original location stands what was once the home of [[Alzina, Francisco\|Francisco Alzina]]. The Alzina house was built c.1850, and is believed to be the oldest surviving wood-frame house in Santa Cruz. Alzina was another islander, from Minorca – a Mediterranean possession of Spain. Arriving at Monterey by sea in 1846, Alzina was one of the many who eventually found their ways to the north end of the bay. Alzina’s father-in-law [[Gonzales, Juan\|Juan Gonzales]] was one of the original residents of Mission Santa Cruz. Alas, I searched in vain for the name Gonzales on a sign in Santa Cruz (the street in Watsonville is probably named for a different Gonzales).


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	The Westside was growing, too. At what’s now the corner of Mission and King, the [[Pope House]] was becoming a popular haven for out-of-town visitors. I’m guessing, however, that its popularity increased greatly after 1875, when the old tannery behind it (formerly owned by [[Boston, Joseph\|Joseph Boston]] and partners) finally shut down - tanneries do not smell good.		The Westside was growing, too. At what’s now the corner of Mission and King, the [[Pope House]] was becoming a popular haven for out-of-town visitors. I’m guessing, however, that its popularity increased greatly after 1875, when the old tannery behind it (formerly owned by [[Boston, Joseph\|Joseph Boston]] and partners) finally shut down - tanneries do not smell good.

	Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from ~~this~~ 1879 drawing (~~from~~ Elliott) that Baldwin was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built town houses during the later 1800s.		Out to the west along Mission Street, at the furthest reaches of “town”, dairyman [[Baldwin, Levi K.\|L. K. Baldwin]] built a new house in 1873. Today’s Baldwin Street runs along the former eastern edge of that property. You can see from the 1879 drawing (Elliott, page f8) that Baldwin's house was pretty much alone out there at that time. The Westside location was close to his dairy ranch, but probably smelled a lot better. Many prosperous Santa Cruz County ranchers/farmers built in-town houses during the later 1800s.

	Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Butcher/retailer/rancher (and soon-to-be County Sheriff) [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown at left. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown (though not identified in the map's numbered key). It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.		Another major change happened out on [[Point Santa Cruz]]. Butcher/retailer/rancher (and soon-to-be County Sheriff) [[Rountree, Almus L.\|Almus Rountree]] leased the point to the US government, and a new lighthouse was built there in 1869. The building was considered picturesque enough for the postcard shown at left. Point Santa Cruz and the lighthouse were out-of-frame to the left of the 1870 "birdseye" view shown at top right, but the road leading to Rountree's ranch is shown (though not identified in the map's numbered key). It's the third road up from the cliffs that leaves the frame to the left.