The Precambrian Rocks

From here you can see Precambrian rocks exposed along the river below the dam. Although mostly covered by a dark gray coating of carbon, their fresh pinkish gray colors show where they have been scoured off by floodwaters. We are ...

The Helms Building

Constructed in 1930 in Zig-Zag Moderne style, the Helms Building played an important part in the history of Culver City. It housed the Helms Bakery until 1969, a family owned business founded by Paul Helms. Helms Bakery was known as ...

The White Ash Mine Disaster

For many years, Golden’s people have respected the flood waters of Clear Creek above ground. However, it was the flood below ground that claimed the most lives. On September 9, 1889, water broke into the White Ash Mine beneath Clear ...

Winter Wind on the Mesa

This stunning sculpture provides beauty and grace to the Clear Creek and Table Mountain backdrop. She was placed to honor the Native Americans indigenous to Golden, primarily the Arapahoe, Ute and Cheyenne. Funding was sponsored by Peak Properties and Clear ...

The Emigrants of 1852-1853

Originating from Ohio & Indiana, the Clark Skidmore party of 1852 – 75 people & 13 mule wagons – was the 1st wagon train to gross the Sierra-Nevada via the Walker River-Sonora route. 35 days were spent to blaze a ...

The Alhambra Hotel

This property

has been placed on the

National Register

of Historic Places

By the United States

Department of the Interior

Marker is on South Macdonald Street, on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Nevada City, The “Queen City of the Northern Mines”

National Register of Historic Places

Nevada City, the “Queen City of the Northern Mines”, became a town of 16,000 in the early 1850’s following the discovery of gold on Deer Creek in 1849. Here is located the largest and best preserved ...

Gold Star Mothers of America War Memorial

In memory of our sons and daughters who gave their lives in service to our country

Courtesy hmdb.org

Hatfield – The Rainmaker

Charles M. Hatfield agreed with San Diego City Council members, after a four year draught, to “make it rain” sufficiently to fill Lake Morena Reservoir for $10,000. His “rain enhancing” tower and pans were erected south of this monument. Hatfield ...

The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Marius Etienne Chataignon

(September 17, 1886 - November 18, 1957)

A native of France, Marius Etienne Chataignon served in the French army before coming to the United States in 1907. He came to Texas in 1910 to attend St. Mary's Seminary in La Porte. ...