X is for Xanthic

Xanthic? That means being of a yellowish color.

Just so you don't have to wonder, the preschool is not in that building.

Curious about the whereabouts of the sign? It's on the north side of Union Road as you approach San Benito Street.

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W is for Wire

Barbed wire is still a common sight inside Hollister city limits.

I'm been going through the alphabet this month as part of the A to Z Blogging Challenge. Only a few more days left to it.  Click here to check out some other A to Z Challenge participants.

V is for the Veterans Memorial Building

The Veterans Memorial Building was dedicated in November 1927. Today, the hall is rented to community organizations as well as to businesses and individuals for private parties, public meetings, and community events. For information about rentals, go to this link.

To see other views of this Hollister landmark, please click here and here .

I'm been going through the alphabet this month as part of the A to Z Blogging Challenge. Click here to check out some other A to Z Challenge participants.

U is for Umber

This umber colored brick building has been standing strong at the corner of Fifth and San Benito Streets for nearly 140 years. It is one of the oldest commercial buildings in downtown Hollister. 

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T is For Takino, Japan

This beautiful lantern, which stands in front of the City Hall, is a gift to Hollister from Takino, Japan. The two were sister cities for over 10 years.

According to Wikipedia, Takino merged with two other towns in 2006 to form a new city called Kato.

I'm been going through the alphabet this month as part of the A to Z Blogging Challenge. Click here to check out some other A to Z Challenge participants.