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'''William Felker''' was, according to [[Rowland, Leon|Leon Rowland]], one of two men (the other was [[Button, Reuben|Reuben Button]]) hired to build a bridge across the [[San Lorenzo River]] at the Water Street ford in 1871, which survived until the winter of 1881-82. Rowland also notes that designer/builder [[Beck, Thomas|Thomas Beck]] built the first substantial bridge at this location in 1868 (earlier bridges were seasonal). Beck's bridge washed away in 1871. Felker and Button both lived nearby on the east side of the river, and have streets named for them. | '''William Felker''' ([https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262457711/william-eugene-felker 1861-1923]) was, according to [[Rowland, Leon|Leon Rowland]], one of two men (the other was [[Button, Reuben|Reuben Button]]) hired to build a bridge across the [[San Lorenzo River]] at the Water Street ford in 1871, which survived until the winter of 1881-82. Rowland also notes that designer/builder [[Beck, Thomas|Thomas Beck]] built the first substantial bridge at this location in 1868 (earlier bridges were seasonal). Beck's bridge washed away in 1871. Felker and Button both lived nearby on the east side of the river, and have streets named for them. | ||
*William Felker's father [[Felker, Obed W.|Obed Wilson Felker]] came to Santa Cruz from Maine (no arrival date found), and acquired the Ocean Street farm where William lived. | |||
*[[History Pages: 48 - Santa Cruz in 1882: Water Street Gets a New Bridge]] | *[[History Pages: 48 - Santa Cruz in 1882: Water Street Gets a New Bridge]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:07, 6 July 2025
William Felker (1861-1923) was, according to Leon Rowland, one of two men (the other was Reuben Button) hired to build a bridge across the San Lorenzo River at the Water Street ford in 1871, which survived until the winter of 1881-82. Rowland also notes that designer/builder Thomas Beck built the first substantial bridge at this location in 1868 (earlier bridges were seasonal). Beck's bridge washed away in 1871. Felker and Button both lived nearby on the east side of the river, and have streets named for them.
- William Felker's father Obed Wilson Felker came to Santa Cruz from Maine (no arrival date found), and acquired the Ocean Street farm where William lived.
- History Pages: 48 - Santa Cruz in 1882: Water Street Gets a New Bridge