This sign in San Juan Bautista always cracks me up. But, I wouldn't be surprised if something did happen on that particular spot on Third Street.
Hollister, California is a real town that has been around since the 1870s. Unlike the fictional town created by a corporate clothing company, Hollister is no where near a beach. The town is about 45 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Seagulls occasionally make their way over the mountains. Hopefully, they are able to find their way back.
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The irony is that building had been the Justice Court : "Western False Front style, c. 1860. This building was used as the Justice Court for San Juan Bautista during the 1860‘s. Simon P. Breen was the owner at the time who sold to J.G. Sanchez. A Spaniard named Mondragon owned and operated a saddlers shop in 1873. Mondragon was an expert saddle maker known throughout California. Mondragon’s stock included Mexican saddles, bridles, lariats and quirts. During the Civil War period the building was a Bowling Alley called Ten Pin Alley conducted by Constable James Miller."
ReplyDeleteFrom courthouse to bowling alley to saddlers shop within 13 years! Wow. Thanks for the history, Wonder Wanda!
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