What's This Building?

So, what do you think: Were these windows at one time? Why did the owner use bricks to seal them?

This building stands at the corner of Wentz Alley and Sally Street. Anyone know what this building was—or is—used for? My foggy brain thinks it was once connected with PG&E.

February 11 to 17 theme for Take 25 to Hollister: Red in Downtown Hollister

I Heart You

Several of the shops in downtown Hollister are displaying the hearts in their windows. I wonder why.

February 11 to 17 theme for Take 25 to Hollister: Red in Downtown Hollister

Shop and Play Locally

The theme this week, February 11 to 17,  is Red in Downtown Hollister. Today, we'll see the red in  eating, shopping, and playing locally. Yep, indeed.

A sign in the window of DLG Printing at 435 San Benito Street.

Breakfast at the Pendergrass Restaurant, 500 San Benito Street.

The signature shopping bags of San Benito Bene at 615B San Benito Street.

The musical Spamalot will start this week at the Granada Theater.

A Great Place for a Picnic

The San Benito County Historical and Recreation Park is a wonderful place to have a picnic. It's also a nice setting for a reunion, a wedding reception, or any other kind of large party. You can reserve one or two sites, or even all of the sites for your special parties. For information, check out this page at the San Benito County Parks and Recreation Web site.

Today is the last day of San Benito County Historical Park week at Take 25 to Hollister. I barely touched the surface. You'll just have to go visit the park yourself. It's just a few miles south of Tres Pinos. The entrance is right off Highway 25, on the west side. If you reach Bolado Park, you know you've gone too far.

The Sullivan House

One of the historic buildings at the San Benito County Historical Park is called the Sullivan House. It was named for the original owner, Mary Sullivan. Her brother, Michael Shea, a carpenter for Colonel Hollister, built the cute cottage for her around 1868. The house was located on San Felipe Street, near the Miyako Japanese Restaurant. It was the first building to be moved to the historical village.

To read more about the Sullivan House, check out this page at the San Benito County Historical Society Web site.

To learn more the San Benito County Historical and Recreation Park, check out this page.

February 4 to 10 theme for Take 25 to Hollister: San Benito County Historical Park