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San Luis Obispo was founded in 1772 as a mission in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains on California's Central Coast. The city that grew from a rustic pueblo, with its scattering of adobe buildings, today has a wealth of architectural styles. From the simple barns of the outlying farm community, to the grand hotels and lively saloons kept busy by the Southern Pacific Railroad depot, and back full circle to the Mission Revival style edifices...
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Graphic Communication Institute
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
205 p. : ill., map, photos ; 26 cm.
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"Russian princess Tatiana Volkonsky narrowly escaped death from marauding Bolsheviks after the Russian Revolution in 1917. Traumatized by the horrors of her flight, she was unable to share her painful memories before beginning a new life in San Luis Obispo, California. In 2005, twenty years after her death, documents were found that unlocked the mystery of Tatiana's unspeakable past. The author pieces together her friend's extraordinary journey and...
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Guy Crabb Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
viii, 120 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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"The Cross Streets is a treasure of photos and facts that inspire a fun exploration into the past of San Luis Obispo downtown buildings and businesses. Jumping every 5 years, starting in 1905, discover what kinds of businesses filled Osos, Choro, Morro, Garden, Broad, Nipomo, and other streets over the past 100 years."--Description from www.amazon.com
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[distributed by Joan Sullivan through] artseen@charter.net
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 DVD (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Dr. Parker introduces the volunteers who continue to work on cataloging the Chinatown artifacts which were discovered beneath the Palm Street Parking Garage in San Luis Obispo. He also gives a tour of the Elfin Forest and shows where the Chumash Indian middens are located.
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[distributed by Joan Sullivan through] artseen@charter.net
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 DVD (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Margaret De Vaul visits the ranch she was born on, and shares vintage photographs and stories of her childhood, including the story behind the "Love Tractor." Established in 1894, See Canyon Fruit Ranch now grows over 50 different apple varieties and seasonal fruit such as apricots, plums and peaches.
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[distributed by Joan Sullivan through] www.joansullivan.com
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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A cattle roundup on the Garcia Ranch located on Moretti Canyon Road in San Luis Obispo, California. Interview with Mary and Domingos Garcia at the BBQ following the roundup. Talkover about the ranchers helping with the roundup.
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Dragon Crown Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
196 pages ; cm.
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"From the Mission to the Madonna Inn, from Ozzie Smith's heroics to Weird Al's weirdness, San Luis Obispo saw its share of landmarks and highlights in the 20th century. It's home to the world's first motel and one of the West Coast's most vibrant classic theaters. It's a university town that's the hub of a coastal community and a gateway to the most scenic stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway. Former Tribune columnist and Cambrian editor Stephen H....
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distributed by Joan Sullivan through artseen@charter.net
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
1 DVD (28 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Loren Nicholson talks over vintage photographs of the history of the San Luis Obispo Country Historical Society. John Shutz, president of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society, talks about retrofitting the Carnegie Building, while giving a tour of the building.
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[distributed by Joan Sullivan through] artseen@charter.net
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (59 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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The video shows a progression of the building of the restaurant, which Sheila and Monty Elisarraras own. Located on Main Street in the center of town, it serves food and entertainment with weekly country dance music by Monty. Musical events are also scheduled throughout the year.
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[distributed by Joan Sullivan through] artseen@charter.net
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 DVD (59 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Loren Nicholson talks about the scrapbook of the SLO County Regional Airport. Craig Piper, Assistant Airports Manager, gives a tour of the Airport Tower. Old photographs that lined the wall of the Spirit of San Luis restaurant were captured on film.
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[distributed by Joan Sullivan through] www.joansullivan.com
Pub. Date
2004
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1 DVD (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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The program of working cattle, reining and cutting helps riders gain a safe, balanced, knowledgeable and athletic partnership with the horse and combines that expertise with working cattle. Jim has the unique ability to communicate what the cow is thinking and helps solve horse and rider conflicts. Training done at Close By Ranch (owners, Cece Campbell & Dottie Reiff) located at 6246 Hog Canyon Road, San Miguel, California.
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[distributed by Joan Sullivan through] artseen@charter.net
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
1 DVD (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Jeff Hook and Mayor David Romero give an introduction to City-Owned Adobes in front of the Murray Adobe (1850) in San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza. Bob Vesseley and Dean Miller give a history talk at the Rodriguez Adobe (1858) on Tank Farm Road; at the La Loma Adobe, 1590 Lizzie Street, S.L.O. (1790), and the Rosa-Butron Adobe, 466 Dana Street, S.L.O. (1860).
Publisher
[distributed by Joan Sullivan through] www.joansullivan.com
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (56 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Loren Nicholson interviews Dick and Dolores Kelsey about their history and the abalone business. Dick gives a tour of the winery (located at 1947 See Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo) and Dolores shares vintage photographs of her father and cousins diving for abalone. Includes Kelsey family film of Avila Beach and abalone diving taken in 1939.
Publisher
[distributed by Joan Sullivan through] artseen@charter.net
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Richard Yaco gives a close-up and personal description of the 32 Chocolate Soup Portraits he sketched in pencil and charcoal in the 1970s that are being exhibited at the SLO County Historical Museum, 696 Monterey Street.
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