The Back Alleys of Hollister: Wentz Alley

This is the backside of the building that was once upon a time the Lido Hotel. Hollister used to have quite a lot of hotels downtown. Today, there are only a handful.

N as in New Place to Eat Locally

Two days. In a row, too.

That's how many times I've gone to the newly-opened Heavenly Bakery on the corner of Sixth and San Benito Streets. How long has this new bakery been open? Uhm, last Thursday was its first day, I believe.

They have very nourishing foods for the soul. The apricot danish. Yum. The pecan tart. Droool. The Franchesi bread. Just heavenly!

It's so nice to see Heavenly Bakery and other new businesses opening in downtown Hollister. Now, we gotta do our part and help them keep their doors open.

Take 25 is participating in ABC Wednesday, a weekly meme hosted by Mrs. Nesbitt and her friends. Today is the letter N. To check out other N posts, please click here.

The Hawkins Estate

This Victorian home, located on South Street, behind R.O. Hardin School, was built in 1899. It's called the Hawkins Estate, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The original owner may have been T.S. Hawkins, one of the founders of Hollister, or one of his sons.

A Sweet Smell of Joy

"It smells of happiness," said the woman standing in front of me in the PG&E office on East Street. She was referring to the sweet aroma of the floral vines hanging just outside the office.  Just a couple months of ago, there was no sign of the flowers (jasmine? honeysuckle?).  And, now, for awhile, there is no sign of any Sideshow Bob.

Looking Back

This is one of the many retired vehicles and farm machinery on display at Casa de Fruta.