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1) Los Gatos
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The charming town of Los Gatos is nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is sometimes referred to as the ¿Gem City of the Foothills.¿ It has inspired hundreds of postcard images through the years, many reflecting the area¿s abundance of natural beauty. As the town and surrounding area grew and prospered through agriculture, logging, and commerce, the local architecture and landmarks became popular subjects. Glimpses of everyday life¿churches,...
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Arcadia Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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In 1878, Charles Erskine Scott Wood, builder of the Cats Estate, wrote ¿Good citizens are the riches of a city.¿ From its beginning, Los Gatos has suffered no shortage of hardworking, inventive, entrepreneurial, and gifted people. Early orchardists found the land unbelievably productive, but their crops were threatened with disease and pesky infestations of gophers. John Bean and Zephyr Macabee provided solutions. Louise Van Meter was an unconventional...
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