The Hollister Free Lancer

May 16 to May 22 Theme: The Little Details in Downtown Hollister

Once upon a time this used to be the icon for the Hollister Free Lance. Pretty cool, isn't it?

You can find this little plaque on the building on San Benito Street (near South) that's now home to Java Bagels. I'm guessing that the newspaper used to have offices there until it moved to Sixth Street. The local newspaper has been around since the late 1800s. Click here if you'd like to read the December 10, 1886 issue.

Look Up: Parking Signs

May 16 to May 22 Theme: The Little Details in Downtown Hollister

Be sure to read the parking signs. The City is now enforcing the parking regulations. 

Shop Locally: Penny Wise Drug Store

May 16 to May 22 Theme:  The Little Details in Downtown Hollister

Cute little dress, isn't it? You'll find it at the Penny Wise Drug Store on San Benito Street, near Sixth Street.

Penny Wise Drug Store is the last of the independent pharmacies in downtown Hollister. The Rosati family has run the business since the late 1940s. Talk about details. You'll find a lot at Penny Wise. Not only can you get your prescriptions filled, but you can find a little bit of everything in the store, from kids' clothing to jigsaw puzzles, jewelry, scarves, religious items, gift ware, musical stuffed animals, and much more.

The Alleys of Hollister: Swope Alley

I feel like doing another theme. So, for the next seven days: The Little Details in Downtown Hollister.

Does it look like a little building up on a ledge to you?

You'll find this little detail on the building at the corner of Swope Alley and San Benito Street.

Ahem. Today is day 115 for posting a photo consecutively on Take 25 to Hollister. Uh-huh. Those of you who have been following Take 25 via Facebook know that I'm attempting to post a daily photo for a year. As for the rest of you, dear readers, well, now you know. I have no reason for doing so other than because I can.

Stained Glass Art at St. Benedict Church

St. Benedict Church on Fairview Road is a beautiful structure, both in and out. Check out the stained glass work on its doors. Do you recognize the image on this part of St. Benedict's door?