The Pendergrass building stands on the corner of Fifth and San Benito Streets in downtown Hollister. The four story edifice was originally a hotel and office building, which was constructed in 1927 by J.R. Pendergrass, a former mayor of the town.
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, January 26, 2011
Looking Up: Pendergrass Hotel
The Pendergrass building stands on the corner of Fifth and San Benito Streets in downtown Hollister. The four story edifice was originally a hotel and office building, which was constructed in 1927 by J.R. Pendergrass, a former mayor of the town.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
A Reservoir Full of Fog
As the husband and I were driving by San Luis Reservoir last Sunday morning, tule fog was attempting to creep its way up and out of the artificial lake. I wonder if the fog managed to break up and lift completely.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Welcome to Hollister
Have you seen the new welcome sign at the corner of Highway 25 (Bolsa Road) and San Felipe yet?
Six other states have a place called Hollister. Which states can you name without looking them up?
Okay, now you can read the list at Wikipedia.
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There are two sides to the sign. Drivers see this as they drive south on San Felipe Street. |
Okay, now you can read the list at Wikipedia.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Haybaler Alumni Social
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| To read the flyer, please click here. |
That is: To all you Haybaler alumni who are 21 years and older!
On Friday, February 11, 2011, the Haybaler Alumni Social will take place at the Vault Restaurant, from 6 p.m. to midnight, in Hollister. A reunion event for all former Haybalers, it is advertised as "a fun filled night of dining, drinking, dancing, and lots of memories!"
The social event is being sponsored by the Baler class of 2012 as a fundraiser for its class prom. But, remember, Haybalers, to be admitted to this event, you must be 21 years or older.
So how much are the tickets?
If you buy your ticket beforehand, the price will be that of your graduation year. For instance, all you 1948 Balers would pay $19.48, 1971 Balers, $19.71, 1989 Balers, $19.89, and so on and forth. You can also buy tickets at the door, but they will cost you $30. To get your tickets now, rather than later, you can:
- purchase them at Drapoel and Teezers at 731 San Benito Street.
- buy them at the Student Payment Center in the main building at San Benito High School (1220 Monterey Street).
- call the Student Payment Center, (831) 637-5831, and pay with a credit card. The tickets will be put on hold at the door.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
A Shaking Fremont Peak
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| Fremont Peak from Hollister (near the Hollister Airport) |
Show of hands. Who was rocking and rolling with the earthquakes early this morning?
I thought it was pretty good ride. It made the books bounce on the shelves and a couple of things fall off it. How did it go with you?
There were at least six movements, the biggest (the first one) measured 4.5. According to the coordinates given by the U.S. Geological Study (USGS), the epicenter of the 4.5 quake was about half-mile north from the tippy-top of Fremont Peak in San Juan Bautista. You can check it out yourself at Google Earth. The coordinates are: 36.770°N, 121.499°W
For more about the earthquake, visit this page produced by the USGS.
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