It's a beautiful Saturday morning on Highway 25, just past Sunset Drive. You wouldn't have thought that it rained heavily the night before or that it would be in several hours.
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.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Featured in East of Eden
In 1981, John Steinbeck's East of Eden was turned into a TV mini-series. It starred Jane Seymour, Timothy Bottoms, Sam Bottoms, and Karen Allen. Some of the scenes were filmed in and around Hollister, including Dr. Currie's house on the corner of Monterey and South Streets. Does anyone know if the movie guys filmed inside the house, too?
The mini-series followed the full story line of the novel, while the 1955 movie with James Dean focused on only part of the story. Both films are worth seeing. Here's a trailer for the mini-series.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Sunset Over Muenzer's
This photo was taken back in June, after the Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo Parade. You're looking at the back door of Muenzer's.
Anybody know what alley this is? And, what business's back door is across from Muenzer's?
Okay, for you young oldsters out there: Who remembers what used to be where Muenzer's is today?
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Autumn in Hollister
Monterey Street is one of my favorite streets during the fall. I love the sound of crackling leaves as I walk over them. What do you like about autumn in Hollister?
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Rock Crushing Machinery
This monster towers over McCray Street, between Hillcrest Road and Gibbs Drive. It's kinda beautiful in its own way. I've never seen or heard it action. Has anyone?
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