Have you noticed the new women's clothing thrift and consignment shop near Country Rose Cafe on San Benito Street?
Swanky Finds, at 748 San Benito Street, is open from Tuesday to Saturday. To learn more about the store, check out its Facebook page.
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.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
New Business in Town: Swanky Finds
Have you noticed the new women's clothing thrift and consignment shop near Country Rose Cafe on San Benito Street?
Swanky Finds, at 748 San Benito Street, is open from Tuesday to Saturday. To learn more about the store, check out its Facebook page.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
2014 Memorial Day Ceremony
Yesterday, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 hosted the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Building. Speakers, including representatives of the VFW, Ladies Auxiliary VFW, and American Legion, reminded us of the courageous service of our military men and women.
To view more photos of the ceremony, click the link below.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Walking on Main Street
Until this year, we could walk down the middle of San Benito Street after a parade or during the Hollister Rally or the Hollister Street Festival and Car Show. Since the start of the Hollister Farmers' Market, we have been able to stroll between Fourth and Seventh Streets every Wednesday afternoon.
I like it.
It can only be the beginning of something kind of wonderful for our sweet town.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
A Peep of Beauty
The other afternoon I was walking by the Hollister United Methodist Church on Fifth Street and noticed that the stained glass windows were slightly visible. Normally, you can't see them from the outside. The windows are stunning. Click here to get an idea of how they look from the inside.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
The Anza House in San Juan Bautista
The Anza House, or the Casa Juan de Anza, is one of the oldest buildings in the Third Street Historic District of San Juan Bautista. It was designated a Registered National Historical Landmark in 1970. The sign says it was built in 1799, but, according to this National Park Service article, the building was constructed in 1834. Jose Tiburcio Castro, a Mexican official, built it for his residence.
Still, there could be truth in the sign. I've got it on my list to find out the story. I'm also curious as to how the building became known as the Anza House. Anyone know?
5/28 update: According to the research done by the current owner of the Anza House, the original construction date is 1799. Read the owner's comment below for more details. Thank you!
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